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Charles II

Jan van der Vaart after Willem Wissing

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person in an oval frame. The individual is centered, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. They have long curly hair, a prominent nose, and defined lips. The person wears a 17th-century garment with a lace cravat and shoulder armor. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the subject. The bottom of the image identifies the person as Carolus II, surrounded by Latin inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Medium
mezzotint
Dimensions
9556 × 13139 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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