King Charles II in Boscobel Wood

Sittersback to top

• William Carlos (died 1689), Royalist soldier. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
• King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 292 portraits.
• Richard Penderel (died 1672), Royalist. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistback to top

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

This portraitback to top

One in a series of paintings showing Charles II's 'Escape from the Battle of Worcester', probably commissioned shortly after the Restoration. In this picture, the Penderels escort Charles to nearby Boscobel, where he meets another Royalist fugitive, Colonel William Carlos.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 116

Portrait setback to top

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

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Group portraits
• Landscapes