A young woman and child as Venus and Cupid. Almost certainly Nell Gwyn (Eleanor Gwyn, 1650-1687) mistress of King Charles II of England, portrait painting in oil on canvas by Sir Peter Lely, circa 1667

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King Charles II had this painting hidden behind a secret screen in his bedchamber and would show it to selected guests.

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Size: 5997px × 4712px
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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