Prince James Francis Edward Stuart
1 portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart
by Estienne Gantrel, after Nicolas de Largillière
line engraving, (1695)
11 1/2 in. x 8 in. (293 mm x 202 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1960
Reference Collection
NPG D34716
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- Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1766), Known as 'The Old Pretender'; son of James II. Sitter associated with 61 portraits.
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- Estienne Gantrel (1646-1706), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Nicolas de Largillière (1656-1746), Painter and Draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 43 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
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