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The Embarkation of Charles II at Scheveningen

Willem van de Velde II (1633–1707)

The Wallace Collection

The Embarkation of Charles II at Scheveningen

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The picture depicts the celebratory embarkation of Charles II for England, following his restoration to the English throne. Charles had been living in exile in Holland following the execution of his father and the rule of Cromwell and Parliament. He was invited to regain his throne in 1660 and arrived at the beach at Scheveningen on the morning of 23 May. Taking his leave of those present he boarded a specially decorated Dutch pink. Before it was launched, however, he was transferred to Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Stayner’s boat which took him to the Brigantine, the barge of General Edward Montagu. Montagu’s state barge is in the centre mid-distance. The standing figure in the barge in a black hat, although given little prominence, is at the centre of the composition and may represent the King.

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Title

The Embarkation of Charles II at Scheveningen

Date

c.1661

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 48.3 x W 57.2 cm

Accession number

P194

Acquisition method

acquired by Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford, 1860; bequeathed to the nation by Lady Wallace, 1897

Work type

Painting

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Willem van de Velde II

1633–1707

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