This list includes colour paintings of Scottish monarchs: The first paintings of Scottish monarchs start with James I. Althought b+w portraits and depictions have been painted long before James I.

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  The only painting of James I. Painted in the 1500's. James I reigned from 1406-1437 as king of Scots.

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  A painting of James II from the 1600's. He reigned from 1437-1460.
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  The portrait of James II, possibly during the early years of his reign. Most definitely during his life.
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  A black and white version of the painting, includes more detail and a background of a castle room.

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  James III, reigned from 1460-1488. Painted in the 1600's.

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  James IV, reigned 1488-1513. Painted in the 1600's.
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  James IV with a bird. Painted in the 1400's during his reign. Possibly his coronation or ascension portrait.

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  James V, unknown author and date of the painting. Before 1933.
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  Portrait of James V from 1536, 6 years before his death.
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  James V depicted with his wife Mary of Guise.

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  Portrait of Mary, painted between 1560-1592.
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  Portrait of Mary from 1578.
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  Mary queen of Scots in captivity, circa 1575.
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  Mary painted in circa 1560, in morning for king Francis II, her husband.
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  Portrait of Mary between 1561-1567.
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  Portrait of Mary I, queen of Scots from 1559, after the death or before the death of Francis II.
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  Miniature between 1578-1579.

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  Painting as a youth, 1583.
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  Painting as king of England, circa. 1604.
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  James VI, aged 19.
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  James VI, most likely as king of both England & Scotland.
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  Portrait circa 1600s
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  Portrait (c. 1618-1620)
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  James VI as a child.
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  One of the last portraits of James in 1621.

Paintings of Scottish monarchs end here but for monarchs of Scotland and England see Paintings of British Monarchs.