Old World Portraits
King Charles II
Thomas Hawker
A majestic seventeenth-century portrait of King Charles II captured in state robes with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.
King James II
Unknown Artist
1685 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A regal 17th-century full-length portrait of King James II in his ceremonial Garter robes.
$129
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
This commanding 1685 oil portrait depicts King James II in his full ceremonial attire. The painting masterfully captures the textures of the fine lace cravat, heavy velvet mantle, and silk hose, creating a stately presence that embodies the formality of the late 17th-century English court.
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