James V / Scotland / Anon
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James V / Scotland / Anon
JAMES V OF SCOTLAND King (1513 - 1542)
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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic and complex character of James V of Scotland, who reigned from 1513 to 1542. Born on April 15, 1512, James was the only surviving son of King James IV and Queen Margaret Tudor. His early years were marked by instability, as Scotland was repeatedly invaded by English forces during the War of the League of Cambrai. At the age of thirteen, James assumed the throne following his father's death at the Battle of Flodden. His reign was marked by a series of military campaigns, political intrigue, and personal tragedy. James was a passionate patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was a center of Renaissance culture in Scotland. He was also a devoted family man, and the death of his wife, Mary of Guise, in childbirth in 1536, plunged him into deep mourning. Despite his personal qualities, James' reign was marked by political instability and military defeats. In 1542, he led an ill-fated invasion of England, which ended in disaster at the Battle of Solway Moss. James was captured and taken to England, where he died in captivity on December 14, 1542. This portrait, which is of uncertain origin and attribution, captures the regal presence and intensity of James V. He wears the royal robes and crown of Scotland, and his piercing gaze seems to convey a sense of determination and resolve. The portrait serves as a reminder of the complex and fascinating history of Scotland during the Renaissance period, and the enigmatic figure of James V, who ruled during a time of great change and upheaval.
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