Summary
A ONCE-shocking portrait of King Charles II's mistress and the couple's illegitimate child is going on display at the National Portrait Gallery after being bought for the nation.
The 1664 painting was considered scandalous in its time because of its portrayal of the king's mistress, Barbara Villiers, and her illegitimate son as Madonna and child.See the full content of this document
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Shocking Mistress in Gallery
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