Charles II, 1630-1685

A late copy based on a portrait type by Sir Peter Lely of around 1675, of which many copies and variants exist. He wears a black wig, a tied lace cravat and a breastplate over a yellow embroidered coat. A chain on the breastplate supports a badge which appears to be the George of the Order of the Garter. The same head was used by Lely for other designs including three-quarter and full-lengths.

Object Details

ID: BHC2608
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lely, Peter
Date made: circa 1675
People: King Charles II
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Painting: 762 mm x 635 mm