Old Pre Collection

Letter from James Edward Stuart to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, St Germains, 3rd May 1703. Artist: James Stuart
Letter from James Edward Stuart to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, St Germains, 3rd May 1703. Letter from James Edward Stuart, the pretender, signed James R, to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat

James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765), Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart (1692-1712), 1695, (1911)
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765); Princess Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart (1692-1712), 1695. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765)

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765), 1925
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765), The Old Pretender. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart dressed in Garter robes

The arrest of Princess Clementina (1702-1735), 18th century (19th century). Princess Clementina (aka Clementina Sobieski) was a Polish princess and the wife of James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender

James Stuart, the Old Pretender (1688-1766), entering Dundee, 18th century (19th century). Artist: C Sheeres
James Francis Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender (1688-1766), entering Dundee, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter

Landing of the Chevalier de St George in Scotland, 1715, (19th century). James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1766) was the son of James II of Britain

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, c17th century, (1909)
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, c17th century. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender. The son of King James II and Mary of Modena

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, (1907). Portrait of King James III, the Old Pretender (1688-1766), the son of James II and Mary of Modena

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Lives of Old Pre: A Journey through Centuries" Step into the captivating world of Old Pre, where history intertwines with mystery. From James Francis Edward Stuart's birth in 1688 to his passing in 1765, this enigmatic figure left an indelible mark on European royalty. Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart, born in 1692, graced the court with her elegance and charm before departing from this world too soon in 1712. Their portraits by Nicolas de Largilliere transport us back to a time when art captured the essence of nobility. Intriguingly, a century later, we witness Princess Clementina's arrest during the tumultuous times of the 18th century. The events surrounding her capture remain shrouded in ambiguity even as they were depicted by artists from that era. James Stuart, known as the Old Pretender (1688-1766), evokes curiosity as he enters Dundee amidst whispers and speculation. C Sheeres' artwork transports us back to that momentous occasion when history unfolded before our eyes. The landing of Chevalier de St George in Scotland during 1715 is another pivotal event etched into history's annals. Artists from the 19th century bring forth vivid imagery that allows us to imagine what it must have been like for Prince James Francis Edward Stuart during those turbulent times. Through a glimpse into Prince James Francis Edward Stuart's life via various artistic renditions spanning centuries - be it his portrait dating back to c17th century or letters penned by him - we gain insight into his persona and aspirations. As we delve deeper into these historical fragments preserved through time, one thing becomes clear: old pre continues to captivate our imagination even today. These glimpses offer but mere hints at a complex tapestry woven across generations – leaving us yearning for more knowledge about this intriguing figure from the past.