Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England, married to Charles II of England
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 127 x 104 cm
Inventory numberNMGrh 9
Other titlesTitle (sv): Katarina (1638-1705), hertiginna av Branganza, prinsessa av Portugal, drottning av England, g.m. Karl II av England Title (en): Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England, married to Charles II of England Label (sv): Katarina (1638–1705), hertiginna av Braganza, prinsessa av Portugal, drottning av England Label (en): Catherine (1638–1705), Duchess of Braganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England
DescriptionDescription: For a long time, this painting was referred to as a “portrait of an unknown woman”. With the help of British specialists, in the early 20th century her identity as Catherine of Braganza, the consort of Charles II of England, was reinstated. The artist, Peter Lely (originally Pieter van der Faes), trained in the Netherlands, but mainly worked in England. There he was the leading portraitist at court, specialising in elegant painting in the footsteps of Anthony van Dyck.
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