Maria Clementina Sobieska voor een altaar 1737

This engraving, titled "Maria Clementina, Magnae Britanniae Regina," was created in 1737 by the Spanish artist Miguel de Sorelló. The print depicts Maria Clementina Sobieska, the wife of James Francis Edward Stuart, the "Old Pretender" to the British throne, kneeling in prayer before an altar. The image was likely commissioned to celebrate the marriage of James Francis Edward Stuart and Maria Clementina Sobieska and the Jacobites' hopes for a Stuart restoration in Britain. Sorelló, well-known for his portraits and religious art, utilized a dramatic chiaroscuro effect to create a sense of awe and reverence within the scene. The ornate details, such as the elaborate altar and Maria Clementina's royal attire, underscore the importance of the figure and her position. The engraving's inscription, "Maria Clementina Magnae Britanniae Regina," further highlights her importance.