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Charles is shown wearing the Order of the Garter robes and is depicted as an impressive ruling monarch. However, Charles is remembered as the ‘Merry Monarch’. During his reign he had a number of mistresses and illegitimate children and greatly enjoyed racing and gambling.
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (High Life Highland)
Inverness
Title
Charles II (1630–1685)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 72.5 x W 58.5 cm
Accession number
INVMG 0000.400
Acquisition method
acquired from the sisters of Prince Frederick Duleep Singh (part gift and part purchase), 1948 and 1959
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Charles 2nd oil by Sir Peter Lely, £1,500