Pieter Bout (1658-1719)
The Embarkation of Charles II at Scheveningen
Pen and brush with black ink with grey wash | 27.8 x 48.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906283
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A drawing of a landscape thronged throughout with crowds. This is probably preparatory to a painting or engraving of Charles II's departure from Scheveningen in 1660; signed, lower left.
Provenance
Listed in George III's 'Inventory A,' c.1800, p.119 ('Dutch Landscapes'), no.52: '1. A View of an Army going to embark at Scheveling, drawn by P: Troist.'
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brush with black ink with grey wash
Measurements
27.8 x 48.0 cm (sheet of paper)
