Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, 1688 - 1766. Son of James VII and II (with his sister Princess Louisa)
About this artwork
James VII and II’s queen, Mary of Modena, commissioned Largilliere to paint a large double portrait of her two children in 1695. She gave the finished work to her husband who hung it at their palace at St Germain-en-Laye; it is now in the National Portrait Gallery, London. Smith, an English engraver, travelled to France in 1698 and visited the Jacobite court. He was given permission to make this print which was published in Paris.
The prince and princess are standing in a beautiful garden full of trees, elaborate fountains and statuary. Each is accompanied by a dog to signify fidelity. The princess directs our attention to her brother with one hand, her other hand holds a sprig of orange blossom.
Updated before 2020
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artist:John Smith (1652 - 1743) English
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title:Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, 1688 - 1766. Son of James VII and II (with his sister Princess Louisa)
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date created:About 1698
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after:Nicolas de Largillière (1656 - 1746) French
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materials:Mezzotint on paper
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measurements:38.10 x 29.80 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1887
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accession number:SP IV 126.20
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John Smith
John Smith
Smith was one of the most highly-regarded and successful of English engravers. Born in Northampton, he first made mezzotints in 1683. For the first nine years of his career he produced prints for five main publishers and the majority of his output was portraiture. In 1687 he began publishing his...