The Arrival of King Charles II in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660 by Lieve Verschuier. A grand-scale maritime painting depicting a harbor filled with numerous large sailing vessels and smaller boats under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

The Arrival of King Charles II in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660

Lieve Verschuier

1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A majestic 17th-century maritime painting capturing the historic arrival of King Charles II in the harbor of Rotterdam.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Olive green, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1660 by Lieve Verschuier, this masterful oil on canvas captures the pageantry of King Charles II's arrival in Rotterdam. The composition features a meticulously detailed fleet of Dutch and English vessels navigating the harbor waters, set against a vast, sweeping sky that showcases the artist's expertise in atmospheric perspective and maritime light.