Charles II. Charles II was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
He was king of Scotland from 1649 until his deposition in 1651, and king of England, Scotland and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death. He is represented in art as a regal, charismatic monarch who restored the monarchy after the English Civil War.
Portraits often emphasize his majesty and authority, depicting him in rich robes, adorned with the Crown Jewels, and surrounded by symbols of kingship, such as the orb and scepter. In formal paintings, such as those by Sir Peter Lely, Charles is portrayed in elaborate court attire, with flowing wigs and a confident, poised expression, reflecting the splendor of his court and the restoration of the monarchy.
Art from his reign also reflects his reputation for patronizing the arts and sciences, and sometimes hints at his personal charisma and his well-known indulgent lifestyle, with subtle nods to his courtly charm and numerous mistresses. He was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
After Charles I's execution at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War, the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II king on 5 February 1649. However, England entered the period known as the English Interregnum or the English Commonwealth, and the country was a de facto republi
He was king of Scotland from 1649 until his deposition in 1651, and king of England, Scotland and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death. He is represented in art as a regal, charismatic monarch who restored the monarchy after the English Civil War.
Portraits often emphasize his majesty and authority, depicting him in rich robes, adorned with the Crown Jewels, and surrounded by symbols of kingship, such as the orb and scepter. In formal paintings, such as those by Sir Peter Lely, Charles is portrayed in elaborate court attire, with flowing wigs and a confident, poised expression, reflecting the splendor of his court and the restoration of the monarchy.
Art from his reign also reflects his reputation for patronizing the arts and sciences, and sometimes hints at his personal charisma and his well-known indulgent lifestyle, with subtle nods to his courtly charm and numerous mistresses. He was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
After Charles I's execution at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War, the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II king on 5 February 1649. However, England entered the period known as the English Interregnum or the English Commonwealth, and the country was a de facto republi
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