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.
James I (1406-1437)
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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.
James II (1437-1460)
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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.
James III (1460-1488)
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James III, reigned from 1460-1488. Painted in the 1600's.
James IV (1488-1513)
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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.
James V (1513-1542)
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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.
Mary I (1542-1567) (paintings up to her execution)
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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.
James VI (1567-1603) (1603-1625)
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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, most likely as king of both England & Scotland.
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One of the last portraits of James in 1621.
Later Monarchs
Paintings of Scottish monarchs end here but for monarchs of Scotland and England see Paintings of British Monarchs.