King Charles II and Jane Lane Riding to Bristol by Isaac Fuller

King Charles II and Jane Lane Riding to Bristol 1669

isaacfuller

National Portrait Gallery, London, UK

character portrait

fantasy art

character art

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

portrait drawing

Isaac Fuller's "King Charles II and Jane Lane Riding to Bristol" is a historical painting that depicts the King's escape from the English Civil War. The painting features King Charles II and Jane Lane riding a white horse through a wooded landscape. The composition is dynamic, with the horse leaping over a rocky outcrop, emphasizing the urgency of their flight. This work is a powerful reminder of the turbulent period in English history, showcasing the dramatic narrative of the King's escape and the role of loyalists like Jane Lane. The painting resides in the National Portrait Gallery in London.