Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660 c. 1660 - 1665
lievepieterszverschuier
fantasy concept art
abandoned
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour illustration
watercolor
environment sketch
Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier's "Arrival of Charles II, King of England, in Rotterdam, 24 May 1660" depicts a historical maritime event: the return of King Charles II to England after his exile. The painting captures the grandeur of the occasion, showing a fleet of ships and numerous boats surrounding the king's vessel as it sails towards the Dutch city of Rotterdam. This 17th-century Dutch seascape, typical of the period's maritime art, is a testament to the importance of seafaring in this era and the historical significance of the event it documents.
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As a prince Charles was forced to live in exile for a long time because in England, his homeland, his father had been beheaded and the monarchy abolished. However, the monarchy was restored in 1660: the parliament in London summoned him to return as King Charles II. On this triumphal journey from Breda to London he stopped off in Rotterdam. We see him on the state yacht in the middle being honoured by many burghers and cannon salutes.
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