Princess Louisa Maria Teresa Stuart, 1692 - 1712. Daughter of James VII and II

Belle renders the figure with delicate brushwork, capturing the softness of the princess’s skin and the intricate folds of her deep brown bodice and light gray cloak. A modestly detailed background isolates the subject, while a floral headband and a bouquet of red and white flowers add a touch of ornamental elegance characteristic of Rococo portraiture.

Created in Paris, the portrait entered the Scottish National Gallery’s holdings as part of its collection of British and European art. Its presence in the gallery underscores the enduring interest in the Stuart lineage and the cross‑channel artistic exchanges of the early eighteenth century.