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The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. Artist: W N Gardiner
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The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. Artist: W N Gardiner
The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. James II was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 and was the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over Britain. Many of his subjects distrusted his religious policies and autocratic tendencies, leading a group of them to depose him in the Glorious Revolution in 1688. He was replaced by his Protestant daughter and son-in-law, Mary II and William III, who became joint rulers in 1689. James made one serious attempt to recover his crowns, when he landed in Ireland in 1689. After his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in the summer of 1690, James returned to France where he lived out the rest of his life under the protection of his cousin and ally, King Louis XIV
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This print captures the Duke of York, who would later become King James II of Great Britain and Ireland. Painted in 1808 by W N Gardiner, this portrait showcases the future monarch during a pivotal period in British history. James II's reign was marked by controversy due to his Roman Catholic faith and autocratic tendencies. His religious policies created distrust among his subjects, ultimately leading to his deposition during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. This revolution saw him replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary II and her husband William III as joint rulers. In an attempt to regain power, James landed in Ireland in 1689 but suffered defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. He then sought refuge under the protection of his cousin and ally, King Louis XIV of France. The portrait reflects James' regal presence with its detailed engraving capturing every aspect of his royal attire. The monochrome style adds a sense of timelessness to this image from both the seventeenth century when James lived and ruled, as well as from its creation date in the nineteenth century. W N Gardiner's skillful rendering pays homage not only to James II but also to Sir Peter Lely, whose original painting served as inspiration for this print. With its historical significance and artistic excellence, this print serves as a captivating reminder of one king's turbulent reign amidst religious conflict and political upheaval.
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