Author: Vertue, George (1684-1756) after Lely, Sir Peter (1618-1680)
Title: [Etching and engraving, portrait print] CHARLES II KING OF ENGLAND..., 1736.
Description: Bust portrait of king Charles II (1630-1685), set into a classical frame in robes of state and with arms below; plate from Paul de Rapin-Thoyras, 'The History of England'. Lettered in composition, and with From a Picture in Bridewell Hall, London; the original painted by Sr Peter Lely Kt / Geo.Vertue sculp. 1736. Etching and engraving on paper with margins; plate mark: 303 x 196 mm, total: 395 x 227 mm; despite some light browning on the most external margins, rather frail, in very good condition. Alexander 2008, nr. 751

Keywords: Dutch Royals|Early printings|Nobility|Portraits|United Kingdom