King Charles Ii Collection

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

King Charles II, (1907). Charles II of England, (1630-1685), King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667

Stuarts, Commonwealth, and House of Orange; King James I, King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, King Charles II
958056 Stuarts, Commonwealth, and House of Orange; King James I, King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, King Charles II, King James II, William and Mary, Queen Anne (chromolitho) by English School

Portrait of King Charles II (engraving)
820143 Portrait of King Charles II (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, wearing a wig)

King Charles II, 1660-70. Creator: William Faithorne
King Charles II, 1660-70

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Sir Thomas Killigrew (print)
5322589 Sir Thomas Killigrew (print) by English School, (17th century); (add.info.: Sir Thomas Killigrew, 1612 - 1683. Groom of the bed-chamber to Charles II.).

Charles II of England
5312138 Charles II of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Palace of Placentia
3329857 The Palace of Placentia; (add.info.: Illustration of the Palace of Placentia, an English Royal Palace which was demolished by King Charles II in the 17th Century)

Wren's Temple Bar Gate, 1870 (engraving)
1575624 Wren's Temple Bar Gate, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Wren's Temple Bar Gate. Commissioned by King Charles II, and designed by Sir Christopher Wren)

Charles II of England (1630-85) Anamorphosis with loose cylindrical mirror. Creator: Anon
Charles II of England (1630-85) Anamorphosis with loose cylindrical mirror, Unknown date

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, 2 June 1660, 1660-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, 2 June 1660, 1660-1674

Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660, 1660-1693

The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660, 1660-1693

Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660, c.1660-c.1665. Creator: Lieve Verschuir
Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660, c.1660-c.1665

The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670. Creator: Unknown
The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670

The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660, 1660-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660, 1660-1683

Charles II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Charles II, (c1911). King Charles II of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Mrs. Beale. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Relation en Forme de Journal du Voyage et Sejour que le Serenissime et Tres-Puissant... 1660
Relation en Forme de Journal du Voyage et Sejour que le Serenissime et Tres-Puissant Prince Charles II Roy De La Grand Bretagne, May 25 - June 2, 1660

Bruno Ryves, Vicar of Stanwell Middlesex and Chaplain to Charles I and II, Dean of Windsor
Bruno Ryves, Vicar of Stanwell Middlesex and Chaplain to Charles I and II. Dean of Windsor; Died 1677 aged 81years, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History

Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, son of Charles II and the Duchess of Portsmouth, Obit 1723'
Charles Lennox (Lenos), Duke of Richmond, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Portsmouth; Obit 1723'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from

George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland, son of Charles II and Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, 1815
George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland, natural son of Charles II and Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of

'Eleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. Creator: Richard Earlom
Eleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth

'Henry, Duke of Grafton, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland. Obit 1690'
Henry, Duke of Grafton, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland. Obit 1690'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign

'Madam Mary Davis, actress and Mistress to Charles II, 1815. Creator: Richard Earlom
Madam Mary Davis, actress and Mistress to Charles II, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

'General Thomas Dalyell, Major General to Charles II at Worcester; Obit c1685, 1811. Creator: Charles Turner
General Thomas Dalyell, Major General to Charles II at Worcester; Obit c1685, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, from an original drawing by Faithhorne; Obit 1709, 1814. Creator: Richard Earlom
Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, from an original drawing by Faithhorne; Obit 1709, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland; Obit 1709, 1814. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland; Obit 1709, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

'Charles II at a Ball in the Hague, c.1660, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charles II at a Ball in the Hague, c.1660, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. Creator: Gilbert
Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. The Second Charles of England Rode forth one Christmas tide, To hunt a gallant stag of ten, Of Chingford woods the pride

'Nell Gwynne, after Sir Peter Lely, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Nell Gwynne, after Sir Peter Lely, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

No. 67. - Silver Cup given by Charles II. to the Barber-Surgeons Company, 1850. Creator: Unknown
No. 67. - Silver Cup given by Charles II. to the Barber-Surgeons Company, 1850. Item from an exhibition of mediaeval and ancient art, in London:..cup of silver gilt, given by Henry VIII

Ortensia Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, 1678. Creator: Gerald Valck
Ortensia Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, 1678

The Proscribed Royalist, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Proscribed Royalist, 1858

Regalia of Scotland: The George, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Regalia of Scotland: The George, 1850. The Great George was made for Charles II in 1661 by the Royal goldsmith, Robert Vyner

Charles II, King of England, 1660/64. Creator: Cornelis van Dalen II
Charles II, King of England, 1660/64

Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754. Creator: James McArdell
Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754

Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662

Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682) German army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor in Canada

Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Sir William Temple (1628-1699) English statesman and essayist educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge who as a diplomat

The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Dutch Raid on the Medway during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in June 1667

Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683

Portrait of Charles II of Spain, 17th century (painting)
3330142 Portrait of Charles II of Spain, 17th century (painting) by Coello, Claudio (1642-93); (add.info.: Portrait of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700)

Landing of Charles II at Dover, 1660
3782559 Landing of Charles II at Dover, 1660; (add.info.: Landing of Charles II at Dover, 26th May 1660. Charles II is greeted by George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle)

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"King Charles II: A Royal Legacy and Turbulent Reign" Step back in time to the 17th century as we delve into the captivating life of King Charles II. From his birth in 1630 to his death in 1685, this monarch's story is filled with intrigue, power struggles, and a love for all things extravagant. At Newmarket Race Course in 1940, where equestrian excellence thrived even then, echoes of King Charles II's passion for horse racing can still be heard. This king was known for his keen interest in breeding racehorses and transforming Newmarket into a hub of equine excitement. Captured by Peter Lely's brush strokes in 1667, the Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas showcases the artistic prowess that flourished during Charles II's reign. Lely himself was appointed as Principal Painter to His Majesty – a testament to the king's appreciation for fine art. The clothing worn during the reigns of Charles I and II reflects an era defined by opulence and flamboyance. In both 1640-1686 and later revived in 1903-1937 depictions, we see sumptuous fabrics adorned with intricate embroidery – a reflection of King Charles II’s taste for grandeur. Navigating through tumultuous times marked by Stuarts' rule, Commonwealth upheaval under Oliver Cromwell, and House of Orange transitions culminating with William III & Mary II on the throne; it was King James I who paved the way for young Charles Stuart (later known as King Charles II) to ascend to power after years spent exiled abroad. Engraved portraits immortalize King Charles II’s regal visage - one such engraving from around 1660-70 by William Faithorne captures his majestic presence perfectly. The Duke of St. Albans’ portrait painted ca.