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Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) in royal robes., by Samuel Cooper, unspecified, 1665

Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) in royal robes.

Samuel Cooper

1665

unspecified

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) in royal robes. is a 1665 unspecified by Samuel Cooper, a Barbizon school work, depicting Charles Ii of England, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?
Samuel Cooper
When & what style?
1665 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting depicts a man with long, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a blue robe with gold trim. He is also wearing a red sash with a gold buckle and a white glove on his left hand. The background of the painting is a dark blue color. The man's clothing and accessories suggest that he is a person of high status, possibly a king or noble. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the man's face and clothing, suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of other works from the same time period, and it would be interesting to compare it to other paintings by Samuel Cooper.

About the artist

Portrait of Samuel Cooper
Artist

Samuel Cooper

Samuel Cooper (1609 – 5 May 1672), sometimes spelt Samuel Cowper, was an English miniature painter. He was the younger brother of Alexander Cooper.

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