King James II and VII (1633-1701) Reigned 1685-8, as Duke of York

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Royal Hospital, Chelsea (long-term loans)

John Riley, born in London, was justly described by Horace Walpole as one of the best native painters who had then flourished in England. However, his talents have been somewhat obscured by the fame of Kneller. Charles II sat for Riley (his three-quarter length portrait is now in the Bodleian Library, Oxford) and, in 1689, Riley was jointly appointed ‘Principal Painter’ to William III and Queen Mary, with Kneller. Riley's pupils included Anthony Russell, Edward Gouge, Thomas Murray and Jonathan Richardson Riley the elder. He died in London and was buried in Bishopsgate Church in the City.

People

James II and VII (1633 - 1701)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, man, 17th century costume, armour, wig, lace jabot, riband, King, Duke

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

John Riley (1646 - 1691)

Title

King James II and VII (1633-1701) Reigned 1685-8, as Duke of York

Date

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 73.00 cm, width: 60.00 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Christie's, 1936

Provenance

Christie's 1936 (or 1937)

GAC number

0/49