Engraving of James Francis Edward Stuart and Maria Clementina Sobieski. Whole length portrait of Maria Clementina Sobieski, seated with cap, low bodice and ermine lined robe, holding a warming pan with a portrait of James Francis Edward Stuart inside. To the left, the figure of Cupid supports the pan, and to the right a putti pulls back the background of drapery. With English satirical verses below. Borders trimmed.

This print makes reference to the malicious rumour that James Francis Edward Stuart was smuggled as a baby into his mother's chamber in a warming pan (in Latin 'thalpolectrum'). This story was intended to throw doubt on the prince's legitimacy. The work was acquired by George IV, who had a strong interest in Stuart history.

Not in O'Donoghue