King James II (1633–1701)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1700 - 1750
Materials
Oil on panel (oval)
Measurements
292 x 241 mm (11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 499953.5
Summary
Oil painting on panel (oval), King James II (1633-1701), British (English) School, early 18th century. An oval half-length portrait, turned to the right, facing, gazing at the spectator, in a pale brown full-bottomed wig, wearing full armour, a lace cravat and the blue ribbon of the Garter as a sash. One of a set of six oval panel paintings, this one depicting James II. A bust length standard likeness against a dark background.
Provenance
Original to Lyme
Makers and roles
British (English) School, publisher