Location

Country: Turkey
City: Ankara
Place: British Embassy

Interpretation about this artwork is under review

The Government Art Collection recognises its responsibility to artists, colleagues and all our audiences to represent the diversity of the UK and to embed anti-racist and equitable practices throughout our work. We are taking action to address inequality in the Collection and its interpretation.

People

Catherine of Braganza

Places

Subjects

royal portrait, Portuguese (subject, nationality), woman, 17th century costume, dress, necklace, brooch, earring, pearls, ringlets, ribbon (as Subject - costume accessory), Queen Consort

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting, oval

Artist

Jacob Huysmans (c.1633 - 1696)

Title

Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) Queen of King Charles II

Date

Medium

Oil on canvas (oval)

Dimensions

height: 70.00 cm, width: 61.00 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Sotheby's, 10 July 1985

Provenance

Sold through Sotheby's, London, 'British Paintings' sale, on 10 July 1985 (Lot 38); from which sale purchased by the Government Art Collection

GAC number

16366