Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660

Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier, c. 1660 - c. 1665

As a prince Charles was forced to live in exile for a long time because in England, his homeland, his father had been beheaded and the monarchy abolished. However, the monarchy was restored in 1660: the parliament in London summoned him to return as King Charles II. On this triumphal journey from Breda to London he stopped off in Rotterdam. We see him on the state yacht in the middle being honoured by many burghers and cannon salutes.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-448
  • Dimensionsheight 124 cm x width 225 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-448

  • Description

    De aankomst van koning Karel II van Engeland te Rotterdam op 24 mei 1660. Gezicht op de haven van Rotterdam met schepen en boten van allerlei formaat; de koning bevindt zich aan boord van het Statenjacht in het midden van de voorstelling. Verschillende schepen lossen saluutschoten.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘L. Verschuier’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier

  • Dating

    c. 1660 - c. 1665

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    height 124 cm x width 225 cm

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  • Place

  • Period

    1660-05-24

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Documentation

  • Documentatiemap Schilderijen: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

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