The Unknown King

In the office of the Eaton House Museum in Redding, California, hangs a painting that was purchased in Napals Italy in 1945. According to the appraisals the museum has on file, the painting dates back to the 18th century and has a record of shrapnel damage being repaired n the lower right part of the canvase. Several theories exist on the identity of the King in the portrait, however, the majority of evidence provided by the museum consists of comparing facial representations of subjects in other paintings. The individual in the painting is standing next to a crown of Sicilian or Sardinia style. Hanging from his neck is a Savoy Cross, suspended from The Order of the Golden Fleece, which hangs from a thick chain representing The Order of the Annunciation. With this information, two mysteries from within The Eaton House Museum may have finally been solved.

Painting Details

The Subject

Unknown Subject. However, details in the painting point to Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy and later King of both Sicily and Sardinia.

The Medallion

The medallion is confirmed to be the Order of the Golden Fleece, establishing the subject's high royal standing.

The Crown

A Sicilian and Sardinia style crown possessing both the fleur de lis and House of Savoy symbols.