Willem Wissing

Dutch, 1656 - 1697

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The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person in an oval frame. The individual is centered, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. They have long curly hair, a prominent nose, and defined lips. The person wears a 17th-century garment with a lace cravat and shoulder armor. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the subject. The bottom of the image identifies the person as Carolus II, surrounded by Latin inscriptions.
Jan van der Vaart, Charles II, mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.284

Charles II

Jan van der Vaart · · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1950.14.284