Oil painting on canvas, King James II (1633–1701), as Duke of York, manner of Sir Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646/9 – London 1723). A three-quarter-length portrait, turned slightly to the right, gazing at the spectator, in breastplate, garter sash, embroidered cloak and long wig; his baton in his right hand, his helmet placed on a table at the right; at the left a view of a besieged castle.

Provenance: Given with the property to the National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt (1870-1958)

Text from National Trust

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: manner of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646 – 1723)
Date: circa 1650-1700

Image Details
Date: 25 July 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/15s
ISO: 2000
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.