King Charles II and Jane Lane riding to Bristol

King Charles II and Jane Lane riding to Bristol

by Isaac Fuller
oil on canvas, 1660s?
83 1/2 in. x 93 5/8 in. (2121 mm x 2378 mm)
Purchased, 1979
Primary Collection
NPG 5251

Sitters

King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 288 portraits.
Jane (née Lane), Lady Fisher (died 1689), Stuart loyalist. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.

Artist

Isaac Fuller (1606?-1672), Painter. Artist associated with 12 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.

This Portrait

One in a series of paintings showing Charles II's 'Escape from the Battle of Worcester', probably commissioned shortly after the Restoration. This portrait focusses on the last part of Charles's escape to the coast which was arranged by Colonel Lane, a Staffordshire gentleman, and his sister Jane. Disguised as Jane's servant, the pair rode Pillion to Bristol where Charles hoped to find a ship to France. He was to remain in hiding for another five weeks before he was able to escape to France.

Linked Publications

Sound Guide
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 117

Portrait Set

Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester, 1651: paintings by Isaac Fuller, 1660s?

Subjects & Themes

Double portraits
Fans
Hats and head-attire
Pets and animals
Rural landscapes
Transport and vehicles