Old World Portraits
King James II
John Riley
An elegant 17th-century portrait capturing the dignity and authority of the English monarch in gleaming armor.
James II as Duke of York
John Greenhill
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 17th-century portrait of James II as Duke of York, set within a classic feigned oval border.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1660 by John Greenhill, this oil on canvas portrait depicts James II in his youth as the Duke of York. The work features masterful rendering of the subject's flowing dark hair and intricate armor, presented within a painted oval frame that evokes the grandeur of the English Restoration.
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