| Method | Mezzotint |
| Artist | Captain William Baillie after Caspar Netscher after Jan Wyck |
| Published | 1785 |
| Dimensions | Image and sheet 357 x 420 mm |
| Notes |
A portrait of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, a rearing horse with the Battle of Sedgemore in the back ground. James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649 - 1685) was an illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter. He was installed at court in 1662 as a favourite of the king who created him Duke of Monmouth. In 1663 he married Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch, and took her surname (he had previously been known as James Fitzroy, or Crofts). Scott was Commanded troops in the Anglo-Dutch War of 1672-74 and against Scottish rebels in 1679. He was banished later that year and again in 1684 after claiming succession to the throne. He returned after his father's death and raised an army against James II which was defeated at Sedgemoor. Beheaded 15 July 1685 on Tower Hill. Chaloner Smith 4 iv, Meyer 32, Hollstein 3 (after Netscher) Condiion: Time toned, trimmed to the plate and laid to heavy paper. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £250.00 |
| Stock ID | 38447 |