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Charles II with His Council

British 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of men in a historical assembly or council meeting. The men are seated and standing in a large room, wearing formal period attire. Some of them are seated around a rectangular table, while others are standing, engaging in conversation or presenting something. The men have bald or nearly bald heads, with formal attire typical of a formal meeting. The room has patterned drapery, wooden paneling, and a high ceiling.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1660
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4615 × 3536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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