Flight of the Queen of James II, from "Illustrated London News" 1872

"Flight of the Queen of James II" is an illustration from the Illustrated London News, created in 1872 by Richard Principal Leitch. The artwork depicts a historical scene from the flight of Mary of Modena, the Queen of King James II of England, during the Glorious Revolution. Leitch captures the drama of the event, focusing on the Queen as she walks through a street with her maids, her expression grave. The scene is illuminated by the cold, grey light of dawn, highlighting the precarious situation of the fleeing Queen. The work provides a window into a pivotal moment in English history, emphasizing the vulnerability of the monarch in the face of political turmoil.