King Charles II and Jane Lane riding to Bristol

Sittersback to top

• King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 292 portraits.
• Jane (née Lane), Lady Fisher (died 1689), Stuart loyalist. Sitter associated with 10 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. 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 publicationsback to top

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

Portrait setback to top

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

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Double portraits
• Fans
• Hats and head-attire
• Landscapes
• Pets and animals
• Transport and vehicles