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James VII and II

These two diminutive portraits by miniaturist Susannah-Penelope Rosse show James VII and II and his second wife, Mary of Modena. They were most likely painted during the period of James's brief reign, from 1685 to 1688.

Cat 81.
Susannah-Penelope Rosse (c. 1655-1700)

James II (1633-1701) c.1685?

Watercolour on vellum | 3 x 2.6 cm (sight) | RCIN 422094

James II (1633-1701)

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Susannah-Penelope Rosse (c. 1655-1700)

Mary of Modena (1658-1718) c. 1685

Watercolour on vellum laid on card | 2.5 x 2.2 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 420093

Mary of Modena (1658-1718)

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