The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660
Hendrick de Meijer
1660 - 1683
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
75; 52; 4.7
About this artwork
depth 4.7 cm
Art Historical Context
Step into the dramatic moment of royal restoration with Hendrick de Meijer's *The Departure of Charles II of England from Scheveningen, June 2, 1660*. This oil on canvas painting, created between 1660 and 1683, captures the pivotal scene when the exiled Charles II set sail from the Dutch coast at Scheveningen—near The Hague—bound for England. After years in exile during Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth, Charles was joyously invited back following the collapse of the Protectorate, marking the Restoration of the monarchy on his 30th birthday. Measuring 52 cm high by 75 cm wide, this intimate yet e...