Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Charles II giving an audience at Christ's Hospital. It's a preparatory work for a larger picture. The artist was trying to glorify Charles II in this piece, which is interesting because it was a common theme during that time, as kings often wanted to be portrayed as powerful and important. The artist used this painting to practice and get ideas for the bigger work. This painting is smaller and less detailed than the final version. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.
