Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) Sir William Heygate 'The Irish Treason Shop'

'The Irish Treason Shop'

It was claimed to be able to reach speeds of 120kmh

All present are standing

Circa 1960

Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) Sir William Heygate 'The Irish Treason Shop'Three quarter length seated portrait of Charles II, the Royal Society's first patron. Charles is posed almost side on as viewed, his head turned in a quarter profile. His left hand, in the foreground as viewed, is on his hip, the right hand holds an upright cane or baton. The King wears a white shirt with bell sleeves and lace cuffs with a matching white lace cravat. Over this a gold tabard with fringed and jewelled skirt and shoulder sections, the