Artwork
Charles II Giving an Audience at Christ's Hospital
Charles II Giving an Audience at Christ's Hospital is an oil painting by Antonio Verrio. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Charles II Giving an Audience at Christ's Hospital is a painting created by Antonio Verrio in 1690 using oil on canvas. It is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts King Charles II seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants in formal attire, as he receives a large parchment. The scene conveys a sense of formal discussion or ceremony, with the king and his attendants engaged in a serious matter.
Technique & Style
Verrio's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with strong contrasts of light and dark adding volume to the figures and objects in the scene.
History & Provenance
Antonio Verrio, an Italian painter who introduced Baroque mural painting to England, served the English Crown for three decades, contributing to the visual culture of the late 17th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Verrio (c. 1636 – 15 June 1707) was an Italian Baroque painter. He was responsible for introducing Baroque mural painting into England and served the Crown over a thirty-year period.
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