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Charles II with His Council, by British 17th Century, ink, 1660

Charles II with His Council

British 17th Century

1660

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Charles II with His Council is a 1660 ink by British 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
British 17th Century
When & what style?
1660 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a large group of men in a room, all dressed in 17th-century clothing. They're gathered around a long table, with some standing and others seated. The room is decorated with a patterned wall hanging and a curtain. The men are all looking at the figure at the front of the room, who appears to be the central figure. He's wearing a large cloak and has a serious expression on his face. This image is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. For more on this style, check out the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of British 17th Century
Artist

British 17th Century

This artist made detailed engravings and etchings in 17th-century Britain, often for book pages.

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