Tevergeefse concessies van Jacobus II, 1688 1674 - 1688

This anonymous etching, titled “Tevergeefse concessies van Jacobus II, 1688”, depicts a scene with King James II riding a horse. The artwork, likely created between 1674 and 1688, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This print, characteristic of the Baroque style, employs a rich combination of detail and symbolic imagery to communicate its message. The inscription at the bottom likely alludes to King James II's failed attempt to maintain control over the throne, suggesting the artwork's satirical intent.