The Sobieskis and Stuarts. Portrait of King James II/VII, Robert White, 4th quarter of the 17th century

engraved by Robert White, printed by Samuel Lowndes
copperplate on paper, 4th quarter of the 17th century
private collection

One of many engraved portraits of King James II/VII, which were made during his reign, but also after the outbreak of the ‘Glorious Revolution’, as a result of which he was deposed and had to flee to the France. This engraving features a bust of the king in an oval, decorative frame. Below the image is a shield with the emblem of the Order of the Garter, with the motto of the order: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE—shame on anyone who thinks ill of it.