Charles II

Charles II

Jan van der Vaart

1684

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious look. He’s wearing a fancy lace collar and a dark coat with a shoulder strap. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The print uses shading to make his features pop, especially the light on his cheek. The text at the bottom calls him "Carolus II," which is Latin for Charles II. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.

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