Portrait of James Butler 1665-1745 2nd Duke of Ormond

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"Portrait of James Butler, 1665-1745, 2nd Duke of Ormond" is a notable work by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The painting is a representation of James Butler, the 2nd Duke of Ormond, an Irish statesman and soldier who held significant military and political positions during the reigns of King Charles II and King James II. Kneller, born Gottfried Kniller in Lübeck, Germany, became the principal painter to the English court and was renowned for his portraits of aristocracy and royalty.

The portrait is executed in the Baroque style, characteristic of Kneller's grand manner, which was influenced by his time in Italy and his study under the painter Ferdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt. The artwork captures the Duke in his later years, showcasing the fashion and dignity of the high aristocracy of the time. Kneller's skill in rendering the textures of fabrics and the lifelike quality of flesh is evident in this work, as is his ability to convey the sitter's status and personality.

The painting is significant not only for its artistic merits but also for its historical value, providing insight into the visual culture and societal structures of the late Stuart period in Britain. As with many of Kneller's portraits, this painting would have served to reinforce the social standing and legacy of its subject, the Duke of Ormond, who was a prominent figure in the political and military landscape of the time.

The "Portrait of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormond" is part of a larger body of work by Kneller that helped to define the visual representation of the English elite in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Kneller's influence was such that he was knighted in 1692 and later became the first painter to be awarded a baronetcy, in 1715. His portraits remain an important part of British cultural heritage and are held in numerous public and private collections around the world.

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