Items Similar to The Last Roman Catholic Monarch to Rule over England, Scotland and Ireland, 1789
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
The Last Roman Catholic Monarch to Rule over England, Scotland and Ireland, 1789
About the Item
An original engraved portrait of James II, King of England.
The style of the engraving and the attire of the individual are consistent with late 17th-century fashion, aligning with James II's reign from 1685 to 1688.
The text beneath the image indicates that it was published as part of the same historical work by Rapin de Thoyras, and this specific print was made from an original picture painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter of that time. The engraving was published as the act directs on August 1st, 1789, showing that it was also intended to be protected under copyright law.
This inscription indicates that the portrait of James II, King of England, was originally painted by Godfrey Kneller (referred to as G. Kneller Pinx, with "Pinx" being an abbreviation for "pinxit," Latin for "painted by") and engraved by John Goldar (referred to as Goldar Sculp, with "Sculp" being short for "sculpsit," Latin for "engraved by").
James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, was born on October 14, 1633, and reigned from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was the last Roman Catholic monarch to rule over England, Scotland, and Ireland. His religious beliefs and the policies he sought to implement played a significant role in his eventual overthrow.
James was the second surviving son of Charles I and became king after the death of his elder brother, Charles II. Unlike his brother, who maintained a Protestant policy while having Catholic sympathies, James was an open and devout Catholic, which was a contentious issue at a time when political power was closely tied to the Church of England.
His reign was marked by tensions over his attempts to promote religious tolerance for Catholics and other religious minorities, which many Protestant English subjects feared would lead to a reversing of the Protestant Reformation and a return to Catholic hegemony.
Several events during his reign increased these fears, including the appointment of Catholics to positions of power and the birth of a Catholic heir, which threatened to establish a Catholic dynasty. This led to the invitation by a group of Parliamentarians and Protestant nobles to William of Orange, a Protestant who was married to James's daughter Mary, to invade England and claim the throne.
William's successful invasion, known as the Glorious Revolution, led to James's deposition. James fled to France, and William and Mary were declared joint sovereigns. The revolution had a lasting impact, not only in curtailing the power of the monarchy but also in ensuring the dominance of a Protestant monarchy and the eventual passage of the Act of Settlement 1701, which requires the British monarch to be Protestant.
James attempted to reclaim the throne with the support of his Irish and French allies, leading to the Williamite War in Ireland, which ended in defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. James lived out the rest of his life in exile in France under the protection of his cousin and ally, King Louis XIV, until his death in 1701.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1789
- Condition:Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Right border cut unevenly but leaving enough margin. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13599-921stDibs: LU3054338369152
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
2,468 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllOriginal Antique Map of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Britanniques, ou sont les Royaumes d Angleterre (..)'. Detailed map of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with French coast and part of the Netherlan...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$273 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Frontispiece of a Book Describing England, Scotland and Ireland, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique frontispiece of the 2nd volume of 'Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige staat van Groot Brittannie behelsende de beschrijving van Engeland ,Schotl...
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$127 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Portrait of Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Anne, Reine d'Angleterre'. Anne was the Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland between 8 March 1702 and 1 May 1707. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$112 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Antique Map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with Original Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Escosse et d'Irlande (..)'. A lovely, small map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with a portion of the coastline of France and ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$433 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Antique Print of King Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'le Roi Charles I en 1630'. This print depicts King Charles I. Originates from a rare costume book titled 'Sammlung von Trachten bey verschiedenen ältern...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$301 Sale Price
20% Off
Hospitaler of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Roman Catholic Order, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hospitalier du Saint-Esprit'.
Print of a Hospitaler of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit, Roman Catholi...
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$225 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
England, Scotland & Ireland: A Hand Colored Map of Great Britain by Tirion
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored double page copperplate map of Great Britain entitled "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien Behelzende de Kon...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Billiard Rules Pool Rules Pyramid Rules Victorian Framed Rules
Located in Radstock, GB
This framed and printed sheet Rule frame is very unusual because it actually
features the rules of three games Billiards, Life Pool and Pyramid pool.
Printed by the famous Glasgo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...
Materials
Pine
“A Football Match, Scotland v. England” Antique Engraving, Proof Edition of 100
By Overend and Smythe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is the 1889 William H. Overend (1851-1898) and Lionel Smythe (1839-1918) first edition, photogravure of the Calcutta Cup – a Rugby match between Scotland and England, that has been played over 100 times, the first match...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Prints
Materials
Paper
Guillaume Azoulay "The Last Furlong" Hand-Signed Etching
By Guillaume Azoulay
Located in Skokie, IL
Guillaume Azoulay "The Last Furlong" Sepia Colored Etching
This is a sepia-toned etching by Moroccan graphic artist Guillaume Azoulay. "Last Furlong" is a beautiful example of Azoul...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper, Glass, Wood, Paint
Frontespice "The Mansions of England in the Olden Time"
By Joseph Nash
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/218-1 - Antique English print by Joseph Nash (1809-1878), famous British painter, member of the Gothic Revival Group. In 1838 he published the Revival Lithographic Collection "Medieval...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Other Prints
Materials
Paper
18th C Pair of Engravings "Allegory and European Monarchs"
Located in Charleston, SC
A very rare and unusual pair of engravings from the 18th century out of Oslo, Germany. The first in the pair is an allegory of the Book of Daniel, C...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Prints
Materials
Paper
