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Print, King James II of England (after Kneller)

This is a Print. It was print maker: Isaac Beckett and after Sir Godfrey Kneller. It is dated 1685–89 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is mezzotint engraving in dark brown ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Bruno Lasker and Mrs. Bruno Lasker.

Its dimensions are

34.7 × 25.8 cm (13 11/16 × 10 3/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed below: Jacobus II dus D. G. Aug. Sco. Fra et Hib Rex. G. Kneller pinx: I. Beckett fec. Sold by I. Beckett at the golden head in the old Baily

Cite this object as

Print, King James II of England (after Kneller); Print Maker: Isaac Beckett (English, ca. 1653 - ca. 1717); After Sir Godfrey Kneller (German, British, 1646 - 1723); England; mezzotint engraving in dark brown ink on paper; 34.7 × 25.8 cm (13 11/16 × 10 3/16 in.); 1957-41-142

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