Karel Stuart (1630-85), prins van Wales. De latere koning Karel II van Engeland
Nathaniel Thach
1650 - 1659
Medium
cardboard
Dimensions
4; 1; 6.1; 4.6; 3.9
About this artwork
drager: hoogte 4,6 cm x breedte 3,9 cm
Art Historical Context
This delicate miniature portrait depicts Karel Stuart (1630–1685), the Prince of Wales who would later reign as King Charles II of England. Painted by Nathaniel Thach between 0 and 1659, it captures the young royal during a tumultuous period: the English Civil War had ended with his father Charles I's execution in 164, forcing Karel into exile across Europe. Housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork—measuring just 4.6 cm high by 3.9 cm wide on cardboard—offers a glimpse into Stuart loyalty amid political upheaval. The choice of cardboard as a support is intriguing for a 17th-century portrait, s...