King Charles II
John Michael Wright · 1665
Why it's great
Charles II, who was brought back as king in 1660 after eleven years without a monarch, sits in elegant robes. This portrait was painted around 1665 by John Michael Wright, and Charles was known as the Merry Monarch.
🏛️ Part of history
The English Civil War (1642–1688) — Charles II, who was brought back as king in 1660 after eleven years without a monarch, sits in elegant robes.
Where to see it
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John Michael Wright was a painter born in London in 1617, of Scottish descent. He lived in Rome as a young man and returned to England, where he painted portraits of King Charles II and his court. He died in London in 1694.
