Who painted Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital?

Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital was painted by Antonio Verrio in 1680.

Where can I see Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital?

Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital?

Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital is associated with Barbizon school.

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Artwork

Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital

Antonio Verrio , 1680

Charles II Giving Audience at Christ's Hospital is a paint painting by the Barbizon school artist Antonio Verrio. It dates from 1680 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a preparatory work by Antonio Verrio, created as a study for a larger composition glorifying Charles II.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts Charles II giving an audience at Christ's Hospital, a London charity school, surrounded by its governors, masters, and children, highlighting the king's connection to the institution.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Verrio's skill in a style characteristic of the Baroque period, marked by dramatic and elaborate compositions, as seen in his other major projects, such as the decoration of state rooms at Windsor Castle.

History & Provenance

Created likely in the 1680s, during Verrio's work at Windsor Castle, the painting reflects his activity during this period, showcasing his preparatory process for larger-scale works.

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Artist

Antonio Verrio

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.