Duke Of Monmouth Collection

Portrait of King James II of England, in suit of armor, mantle and sash, holding a sceptre
6337247 Portrait of King James II of England, in suit of armor, mantle and sash, holding a sceptre by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King James II of England)

Monmouth House, Soho Square, demolished 1773
6340495 Monmouth House, Soho Square, demolished 1773 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monmouth House, Soho Square, demolished 1773)

Duke of Monmouth (engraving)
3623157 Duke of Monmouth (engraving) by Harding, S. (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Monmouth)

Duke of Monmouth (engraving)
816300 Duke of Monmouth (engraving) by Benezach (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle)

Reception of Monmouth by the Ladies of Taunton (engraving)
654504 Reception of Monmouth by the Ladies of Taunton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Monmouth by the Ladies of Taunton)

Portrait of a Nobleman, identified as James, Duke of Monmouth (oil on canvas)
827635 Portrait of a Nobleman, identified as James, Duke of Monmouth (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84) & Wyck

The Duke of Monmouth (engraving)
654500 The Duke of Monmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Monmouth)

The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of
1108013 The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of Sedgeley-moor (engraving) by English School

D of Monmouth taken after the bat of Sedgemoor (engraving)
727121 D of Monmouth taken after the bat of Sedgemoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D of Monmouth taken after the bat of Sedgemoor)

Monmouth exchanging clothes with a Shepherd (engraving)
654507 Monmouth exchanging clothes with a Shepherd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monmouth exchanging clothes with a Shepherd)

The Duke of Monmouth, after his defeat, exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd (engraving)
5220833 The Duke of Monmouth, after his defeat, exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Monmouth)

James Scot, Duke of Monmouth (engraving)
666415 James Scot, Duke of Monmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Scot, Duke of Monmouth)

Duke of Monmouth imploring forgiveness of James II (1685) (engraving)
1090855 Duke of Monmouth imploring forgiveness of James II (1685) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The George Inn, Norton St Philip (b / w photo)
3093396 The George Inn, Norton St Philip (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Inn, Norton St Philip)

The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd... (1792). Creator: Samuel Sparrow
The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of Sedgeley-moor (1792)

The Duke of Monmouth pleads for his life, 1685, (c1920). Artist: John Pettie
The Duke of Monmouth pleads for his life, 1685, (c1920). James Crofts, later Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, 1679 (19th century). Artist: Robertson
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, 1679 (19th century). The Battle of Bothwell Bridge was fought on 22 June 1679 in Lanarkshire between an army of Covenanters and a government army commanded by James

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). Artist: E Scriven
James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

James, Duke of Monmouth, (1806). Artist: E Scriven
James, Duke of Monmouth, (1806). Portrait of James Crofts, later Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

Arrest of the Duke of Monmouth, 1685, (1860). Artist: T Sherratt
Arrest of the Duke of Monmouth, 1685, (1860). James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, (1649-1685), the illegitimate son of Charles II

A letter written by James Crofts, 1st Duke of Monmouth, begging for his life, July 1685. Letter from James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

James, Duke of Monmouth, (19th century). Portrait of James Crofts, later Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

Capture of James, Duke of Monmouth after the Battle of Sedgmoor, July 1685. James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1684) was the illegitimate son of Charles II

James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England. Monmouth, the illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter launched a rebellion in 1685

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"The Tragic Tale of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth: A Brief Glimpse into His Life and Demise" James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-85), a captivating figure captured in an oil on canvas painting circa 1675. This portrait showcases his noble stature and charismatic presence. However, the fate that awaited him was far from glorious. The engraving depicting the Execution of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth in London in 1685 tells a grim tale. Tower Hill witnessed the beheading of this ill-fated duke as depicted in another woodcut. Even though he had once been considered a potential successor to the throne, his rebellion against King James II led to his tragic end. The portrait of King James II himself portrays him donned in armor, mantle, and sash while holding a scepter - a stark contrast to the unfortunate destiny that befell his own nephew. Monmouth House stood proudly at Soho Square until its demolition in 1773; it served as a reminder of the fallen duke's former glory. Engravings further immortalize him with depictions showcasing both his regal appearance and moments such as his reception by the Ladies of Taunton. A captivating oil on canvas painting identified as Portrait of a Nobleman reveals itself to be none other than James, Duke of Monmouth himself - capturing not only his physical features but also hinting at the complexity beneath. James Scott's life may have ended tragically on that fateful day at Tower Hill, but through these artworks and engravings, we catch glimpses into an intriguing chapter filled with ambition, rebellion, loyalty questioned yet unwavering determination – forever etched within history's annals.