An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James' reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left 1720

Simon Gribelin II created this allegorical scene showcasing the reign of James, using engraving on a sheet of paper. The artwork visually articulates a complex political narrative through a formal arrangement of figures and symbols. The composition is divided into three distinct panels, each employing dynamism and a sense of baroque drama. In the central panel, the artist depicts James presiding over a scene of abundance and harmony, an idyllic vision made complete with cherubic figures. Flanking this, on the right panel, we see 'Wise Government' triumphing over 'Rebellion', and to the left, 'Liberty' subduing 'Avarice'. The dramatic poses of the figures and high contrast serve to underscore the themes of dominance and moral rectitude. Gribelin uses line and form here to not only convey the subject matter but also to project a specific ideology, promoting the virtues of James’ rule. Ultimately, the engraving functions as an exercise in power, using visual language to cement and legitimize the authority of the monarchy.