James, Duke of York, 1633-1701
by GASCAR, Henri, Oil on canvas, 229 x 173 cm
The painting represents the Duke of York (the later King James II) in a manner reminiscent of images of Louis XIV. In the left foreground are pieces of armour that may have belonged either to Prince Henry or to Prince Charles (his young uncle and father) about 1610. By 1660 this armour was in the Tower of London where Gascar probably sketched it.