Henry Benedict Maria Clement Stuart, Cardinal York

Sitterback to top

• Henry Benedict Maria Clement Stuart, Cardinal York (1725-1807), Son of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart. Sitter in 10 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Louis Gabriel Blanchet (1705-1772). Artist of 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Painted for the Prince's father as a gift to his great-aunt, the Duchess of Parma, together with a portrait of his brother, Prince Charles. Here the thirteen-year old Prince gestures towards the White Cliffs of Dover to assert the Stuart claim to the British throne.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 5517: Prince Charles Edward Stuart (companion portrait)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 112
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 683

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Beningbrough Hall
• Carpets and textiles
• Chairs
• Pets and animals