Charles Beauclerk (1670–1726), Duke of St. Albans
Sir Godfrey Kneller
ca. 1690–95 · Oil on canvas · European Paintings
The broad brushwork is a hallmark of Kneller’s style. The sitter (1620-1726, presuming he is correctly identified as the Duke of St. Albans), was the illegitimate son of Charles II by the actress Nell Gwynn.
- Artist
- Sir Godfrey Kneller
- Date
- ca. 1690–95
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Department
- European Paintings
- Credit line
- Bequest of Jacob Ruppert, 1939
