Artwork preview

Charles II

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait engraving of a man's upper body. The man is facing forward with slightly turned shoulders. He has long curly hair, a prominent nose, slightly arched eyebrows, and a small mustache. He is wearing a lace collar over a dark garment and armor with intricate detailing. He wears a chain with a circular medallion around his neck. The background consists of an oval frame with parallel lines, enclosed by decorative swirling lines and a banner with the words "DIEU ET MON DROIT." Below the oval frame, there is a block of text with some flourishes indicating an inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3458 × 4681 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original