King Charles II
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King Charles II
by Pierre Drevet, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, circa 1707
11 3/4 in. x 6 7/8 in. (300 mm x 175 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D18500
Sitterback to top
- King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 295 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Pierre Drevet (1663-1738), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
- Adriaen van der Werff (1659-1722), Painter, draughtsman, mezzotint engraver and architect. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D18498: King Charles II (from same plate)
- NPG D18499: King Charles II (from same plate)
Events of 1707back to top
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