Prince Charles Louis, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, and Duke of Bavaria, (1617–1680)
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1640 - 1699
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
2040 x 1200 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Treasurer's House, North Yorkshire
NT 593155
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Prince Charles Louis, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, and Duke of Bavaria (1617–1680), after Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641). A full-length portrait of a young man turned slightly to the left, gazing at the spectator, in breast plate and red breeches with a baton. 1909 inventory describes as 'Prince Rupert after Van Dyck'; 1930 Inventory as his older brother 'Prince Charles Louis by Van Dyck'.
Provenance
1938 memo (probably based upon information received from Frank Green) states, "This picture came from Holland House and was for a long period at Bilton Hall Rugby, being brought there by Addison. A companion picture of Prince Maurice was sold at Christie's to Sir Charles Walstein". If so (and Green is known to have bought another work at the Bilton Hall sale), it may be identified as Lot 28 in Christies Bilton Hall auction catalogue (Prince Rupert by Van Dyck). However, this and the companion portrait of Prince Maurice are recorded as sold to "Fischhof" so it is possible this is confused information. Originally hung in GT Hall 1902-6, ST hall 1908-61, Top flat 1961-1991, William and Mary Staircase 1991 to now. Gift of Francis 'Frank' William Green FSA (1861-1954) with house in 1930.
Credit line
Treasurer’s House, York, The Frank Green Gift (National Trust)
Makers and roles
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641), artist