Charles II
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
England (probably, printed)
- Date:
late 17th century (printed)
- Artist/Maker:
Burghers, Michael (engraver)
- Materials and Techniques:
Engraving
- Credit Line:
Given by Edgar Seligman
- Museum number:
E.142-1960
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Print, portrait of Charles II, full-length, seated on throne, addressing a group of gentlemen and a bishop; on the left, Justice supports the royal arms.
Place of Origin
England (probably, printed)
Date
late 17th century (printed)
Artist/maker
Burghers, Michael (engraver)
Materials and Techniques
Engraving
Marks and inscriptions
'M Burghers sculp.'
Lettered with 2 quotations in Latin and
Dimensions
Height: 16.2 cm cut, Width: 9.5 cm cut
Historical context note
This print was probably published as a frontispiece to an unidentified publication.
Descriptive line
Print, portrait of Charles II, engraving by Michael Burghers, late 17th century.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Le Blanc, Charles. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Paris. É Bouillon, 1854-1908.
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1960: Volume 2, Edgar Seligman Gift. London: HMSO, 1966.
Techniques
Engraving
Subjects depicted
Bishop; Coat of arms; King
Categories
Portraits; Prints; Royalty
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
