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Description: | Prince James Frances Edward Stuart (1688-1766) was the son of James II. His birth was the impetus for the pro-Protestant 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688, resulting in his family's exile to France. This oval-format portrait is after a depiction of him as titular king of Great Britain by the French court artist Alexis-Simon Belle (1674-1734) who painted him many times over several years. He is shown wearing armour, with the Order of the Garter sash over his shoulder. This presents the prince as the legitimate king and as a soldier, willing to fight for his birthright. | Subjects: | portrait (Prince James Frances Edward Stuart) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Belle, Alexis-Simon (French painter, 1674-1734) Æ Attributed to after Previously attributed to circle of Belle, Alexis-Simon (French painter, 1674-1734) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8580... | Go to resource |
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