Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660 is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white scene shows a huge crowd of people on a grassy field near water. Soldiers in uniforms stand in lines, while horses and carriages fill the middle ground. In the distance, a tall church steeple rises on the left, and ships sit anchored on the right. Smoke or mist hovers over the water, and the sky looks stormy. The painting looks like a historical moment—maybe a royal arrival or departure. The mix of soldiers, civilians, and boats suggests a big event tied to the waterfront. If this interests you, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see it in person.
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