Illustration
A c. 1672 painting by Henri Gascar of James, Duke of York, (1633-1701). James is shown in characteristic martial pose - specifically the Roman god of war Mars - and drawing on classical imagery. James served as Lord High Admiral, hence the naval ships seen through the window.
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection.
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Museum, N. M. (2023, January 11). James, Duke of York. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16875/james-duke-of-york/
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Museum, National Maritime. "James, Duke of York." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16875/james-duke-of-york/.
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