Charles Ii Of England Collection

Fete champetre in the time of Charles II, 1852. Artist: Tayler, John Frederick (1802-1889)
Fete champetre in the time of Charles II, 1852. Private Collection

Charles II of England, c.1910 (print)
7293336 Charles II of England, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. King Charles II of England knighting a loin of beef, XVIIth cent)

Charles II (1630-1685), c.1675 (oil painting)
7337863 Charles II (1630-1685), c.1675 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Charles II of England
5312138 Charles II of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles II of England (1630-85) Anamorphosis with loose cylindrical mirror. Creator: Anon
Charles II of England (1630-85) Anamorphosis with loose cylindrical mirror, Unknown date

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), 1670. Creator: Lely, Sir Peter (1618-1680)
Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), 1670. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, 2 June 1660, 1660-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, 2 June 1660, 1660-1674

Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660, 1660-1693

The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660, 1660-1693

Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660, c.1660-c.1665. Creator: Lieve Verschuir
Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660, c.1660-c.1665

The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670. Creator: Unknown
The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670

The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660, 1660-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660, 1660-1683

Charles II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Charles II, (c1911). King Charles II of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Mrs. Beale. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683

Mrs Lawson (engraving)
961488 Mrs Lawson (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Lawson. Engraving by B Holl after an original painting by Willem (or William)

Emilia, Countess of Ossory (engraving)
961483 Emilia, Countess of Ossory (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emilia, Countess of Ossory)

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
961480 Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland)

Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef (engraving)
1607961 Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef)

Jane Lane assisting Charles II to escape after the Battle of Worcester (engraving)
1102731 Jane Lane assisting Charles II to escape after the Battle of Worcester (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nell Gwynn (engraving)
961485 Nell Gwynn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwynn. Engraving by Thomas Wright)

Anne, Countess of Sutherland (engraving)
961495 Anne, Countess of Sutherland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne, Countess of Sutherland)

Susan, Lady Bellasys (engraving)
961494 Susan, Lady Bellasys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susan, Lady Bellasys)

Elizabeth, Countess of Chesterfield (engraving)
961489 Elizabeth, Countess of Chesterfield (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth, Countess of Chesterfield (1640-1665)

Elizabeth, Lady Denham (engraving)
961484 Elizabeth, Lady Denham (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth, Lady Denham. Engraving by T Wright after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely)

Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving)
961498 Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734)

Elizabeth, Countess of Northumberland (engraving)
961497 Elizabeth, Countess of Northumberland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth, Countess of Northumberland (1646-1690)

Henrietta, Countess of Rochester (engraving)
961490 Henrietta, Countess of Rochester (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henrietta, Countess of Rochester)

Frances, Duchess of Richmond (engraving)
961487 Frances, Duchess of Richmond (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances, Duchess of Richmond)

La Belle Hamilton (engraving)
961482 La Belle Hamilton (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Hamilton, afterwards Countess de Grammont)

Catherine of Braganza (engraving)
961481 Catherine of Braganza (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine of Braganza. Engraving by B Holl after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely)

Charles II in Holland, before the Restoration (engraving)
1617574 Charles II in Holland, before the Restoration (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II in Holland, before the Restoration)

The Restoration of Charles II (engraving)
1612969 The Restoration of Charles II (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Restoration of Charles II)

Mary, First Duchess of Devonshire (engraving)
961499 Mary, First Duchess of Devonshire (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, First Duchess of Devonshire)

Mrs Middleton (engraving)
961496 Mrs Middleton (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Middleton. Also known as Jane Needham (1646-92)

Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth and Dorset (engraving)
961491 Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth and Dorset (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth and Dorset)

Frances Jennings (engraving)
961479 Frances Jennings (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Jennings. Engraved by C E Wagstaff)

Nell Gwyns House on Church Street, Windsor, Berkshire. 20th May 1954

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), ca 1676. Creator: Wright, John Michael (1617-1694)
Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), ca 1676. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), ca 1685. Found in the Collection of Walker Art Gallery

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685) (From: Schauplatz des Krieges), 1675. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheek van het Vredespaleis, The Hague

Charles II (630-1685), British king, copper engraving, published in 1805
Charles II (630 - 1685), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Copper engraving, published in 1805

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), in the robes of the Order of the Garter. Private Collection

Portrait of Louise Renee de Penancoet de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734). Private Collection

John Dryden Reading one of His Poems Before the Court, 1869. Artist: Braekeleer, Adrien Ferdinand de (1818-1904)
John Dryden Reading one of His Poems Before the Court, 1869. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles II of England as child. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Charles II of England as child. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

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"Captivating and Controversial: The Reign of Charles II of England" Step back in time to the era of King Charles II, a period filled with intrigue, indulgence, and artistic brilliance. This captivating portrait by John Frederick Tayler transports us to a fete champetre during the reign of this enigmatic monarch. In 1660 circa, oil on canvas captures the essence of King Charles II himself. With his regal presence and charismatic charm, he ruled over a nation recovering from political turmoil and religious strife. But it wasn't just the king who left their mark on history. Engravings depict influential women like Mrs Lawson, Emilia Countess of Ossory, Barbara Duchess of Cleveland - each playing their own unique role in shaping the courtly affairs. Even amidst royal duties, there were moments that showcased Charles II's playful nature. "Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef" engraving immortalizes one such occasion when he bestowed an unusual honor upon a culinary delight. The Battle of Worcester also holds significance as Jane Lane assisted Charles II in his daring escape. This engraving serves as a testament to both loyalty and resilience during times fraught with danger. Nell Gwynn's enchanting presence cannot be overlooked either; her portrayal in an engraving reminds us how she captured not only the king's heart but also that of an entire nation through her wit and beauty. Anne Countess of Sutherland exudes elegance in another striking engraving while Susan Lady Bellasys emanates gracefulness alongside Elizabeth Countess Chesterfield and Elizabeth Lady Denham – all powerful women who influenced society at large. As we delve into these engravings depicting key figures from Charles II's reign, we are transported to an era where artistry flourished amidst political complexities, and is through these glimpses into history that we gain insight into one man’s rule which continues to fascinate generations even today.