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Charles II, King of England

John CHANTRY (engraver), Pieter NASON (after)
Charles II, King of England
 (c. 1662)

Medium
engraving

Measurements
32.9 × 25.5 cm (image) 38.0 × 26.3 cm (plate) 38.3 × 26.5 cm (sheet, trimmed to platemark)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Everard Studley Miller Bequest, 1959

Gallery location
17th Century & Flemish Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International

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About this work

The beheading of King Charles I in 1649 was one of the most controversial events in English history. Royalists saw it as the martyrdom of an innocent man, while republicans believed it was a necessary step towards democracy. Following England’s infamous interregnum, Charles I’s son returned from exile and assumed the throne in 1660. Prints played a vital role in rallying support for the restored monarchy. Like other engravings from this period, this portrait of the new king features a poem that positions Charles II’s accession as his rightful inheritance and reinforces Charles I’s status as a martyr.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
England

Catalogue/s Raisonné
O'Donoghue 83

Printing/Publishing
published by Thomas Crosse

Inscription
printed in ink (in image) u.c.: CAROLꝰ: SECUNDꝰ D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET: HUB: REX
printed in ink l.l.: The Second Charles Heire of ye (e above y) Royall Martyr; / Who, for Religion and his Subjects Charter; Spent ye (e above y) best blood that unjust Sword ere dy’de,
printed in ink l.c.l.: PN (monogram)ason pinxit: J : Chantry sculp:
printed in ink l.c.: HONI · SOIT · QVI · MAL · Y · PENSE / (coat of arms)
printed in ink l.c.r.: Tho: Crosse excud: J: Ogil:
printed in ink l.r.: Since the rude Souldier pierc'd our Saviours side; / Who such a Father had'st, art such a Son; / Redeem thy people and assume thy owne.

Accession Number
422-5

Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings

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Subjects (general)
Another Work Law, Civics and Protest Portraits

Subjects (specific)
armour (protective wear) Charles II, King of England and Scotland crowns (headdresses) kings (people) orbs patrons (philanthropists) reproductive prints sceptres

Movements
Baroque

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