Painting of James, Duke of Monmouth

Description
Monmouth was the favourite but illegitimate son of Charles II. When his Catholic uncle James II succeeded to the throne, Monmouth became the focus for
Protestant opposition. But his rebel army was no match for the Kingês forces at the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685. Monmouth was beheaded as a traitor soon after the battle.
Accession Loan No.
TTNCM : 140/1995
Collection Class
Civil War & Rebellion
Medium
oil
Common Name
painting of James, Duke of Monmouth
Simple Name
painting
Production Person Surname
Lely (studio of) (1618-1680)
Production Person Initials
Peter
Period Classification
Post-Medieval (AD 1500-1800)
Production Date
1665-1700
Production Country
England
Production Continent
Europe
Material
canvas

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