Charles II Coronation etchings found in cupboard

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Charles II Coronation etchings found in cupboard
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The images, which are more than 350 years old, were found during a house clearance in Notting Hill

Wenceslaus Hollar was a famed artist of the day from Bohemia, an historical region of the Czech Republic

The 20 images, created by the graphic artist Wenceslaus Hollar in 1661, illustrate the restored Stuart king's procession to Westminster Abbey. The Coronation was an extravagant and lavish occasion, with the Royal Collection Trust describing the procession as "magnificent". Ms Southon said the "fascinating" artworks showed "the full procession including the Duke of York, the full Royal Household, aristocracy and King Charles II" along with the royal crown, orb and sceptre.

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