Charles II
1675
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Charles II is a 1675 oil by Unknown, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a man in a black suit with a white lace collar, sitting in a red chair. He has long, dark hair and is wearing a black leather breastplate. The background is dark, with a red glow on the right side. The man's face is blurred, but his expression appears serious. He is holding a sword in his right hand, which is resting on his lap. The sword has a gold hilt and a long, curved blade. This painting is a portrait of Charles II, created by an unknown artist in 1675. It is currently held at the Ashmolean Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
