Old World Portraits
Portrait of Charles II
Claudio Coello
A dignified 17th-century Spanish court portrait featuring dramatic contrast and rich textures.
King Charles II
Juan Carreño de Miranda
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An imposing 17th-century Spanish court portrait of King Charles II in formal attire.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by the court artist Juan Carreño de Miranda circa 1675, this full-length portrait depicts King Charles II of Spain. The young monarch is shown in the traditional black garb of the Spanish court, standing with regal poise beside a sculpted lion, symbolizing power and the Habsburg dynasty.
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