King Charles II

Sitterback to top

• King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 292 portraits.

Artistback to top

• James Parmentier (1658-1730). Artist associated with 8 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Probably a posthumous commemoration of the King, whose portrait is shown being carried to heaven by the goddess of wisdom, Minerva, and a group of angels. In the background is a view of Windsor.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Piper, David, Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery, 1625-1714, 1963, p. 68
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 117

Subject/Themeback to top

• Allegory in portraits