James II as Duke of York

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a man standing in full-length. He is slightly turned to his left, with one hand resting by his side and the other holding a large, ornate cane or baton. The man has a solemn expression with defined facial features and long, curly hair cascading onto his shoulders. He wears an elaborate robe with intricate patterns and a high collar, a chain with a medallion around his neck, and a sash across his torso. By his feet, there are tassels and decorative embellishments. On a table next to him is a large hat with plumes, and above it, a framed shield or crest. The background is a dark, textured backdrop emphasizing the subject's rich attire and the symbols surrounding him.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 26.5 × 15.2 cm (10 7/16 × 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.892


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217910

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