Historical English Nobility

Portraits of English statesmen and nobles from the 16th to 17th centuries, displaying opulent attire and commanding postures.

Portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) an English nobleman. Dated 16th Century

Edward North, 1st Baron North (1496-1564) English statesman. Engraving.

Robert Devereux, 2. Earl of Essex, 1565 bis 1601. Englischer Adliger und Günstling von Elisabeth I., digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage coloriert aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Historisch, genaues Datum unbekannt

Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), husband of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587). Dated 16th Century

Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury, 1563-1612, English statesman. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Christian IV, 1577 - 1648. King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Holstein and Schleswig. After an engraving by Jan Harmensz Muller from a painting by Pieter Isaacsz.

Portrait of Gerard Reynst, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Dating: 1750 - 1800. Place: Batavia. Measurements: h 33 cm × w 25 cm; d 3.7 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: ANONYMOUS (COPY AFTER).

Johann Moritz Prince of Nassau-Siegen, Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, also called The Brazilian, 17 June to 20 December 1679, was a reigning Count of Nassau-Siegen from the House of Nassau, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

James VI and I (1566-1625). King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from 24 March 1603 until his death. Colored engraving.

Edward North 1496-1564, First Lord North English jurist and parliamentary clerk. From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Robert Devereux 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567-1601, English soldier and courtier. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) an English nobleman. Dated 16th Century

George I born as Duke George Louis of Brunswick-Luneburg, 7 June 1660-11 June1727, was a monarch of the Guelph dynasty, Historical, digitally restored...

William Maitland c.1528-1573. Called Secretary Lethington, Scottish statesman. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

King Sigismund III of Poland, 1591, after a painting by Martin Kober, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

England, London, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Portrait of the Archduke Albert of Austria by Studio of Rubens dated 1615

King CHARLES IX of France 1550-74, 1561 (MV 3239)

Henri II, roi de France Jean Morin French. Henri II, roi de France 369240

George I born as Duke George Louis of Brunswick-Luneburg, 7 June 1660-11 June1727, was a monarch of the Guelph dynasty, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Sir Edward Coke 1552-1634, British lawyer and politician. From the book Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Philip William, Prince of Orange (19 December 1554, Buren, Gelderland 20 February 1618). He was the eldest son of William the Silent, who played an important role during the Dutch Revolt, by his first wife Anna van Egmont. He became Prince of Orange in 1584 and Knight of the Golden Fleece in 1599.

Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) 1532. (Christoph Amberger; after 1500 -1561 / 62 Augsburg)

Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland 1577-1634 English statesman From the book Lodges British Portraits, 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk (1484-1545) English soldier and statesman. Married Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII. Grandfather of Lady Jane Grey. Engraving.

Portrait of Philip II of Spain by Sofonisba Anguissola

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, son of Charles IX King of Sweden and Christine de Holstein

Thomas Radcliffe 3rd Earl of Sussex, c. 1525-1583, also known as Viscount Fitzwalter 1542-53 or Baron Fitzwalter 1553-57, English Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Sir Edward Coke 1552-1634. Leading politician and jurist in Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Speaker in the house of commons 1592-1593

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset (1506-1552) English soldier and statesman. Brother of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife. Lord Protector after Henry's death. Engraving.

Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), Anonymous

Edward Clinton 1512-1584, Earl of Lincoln. From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Portrait of The 1st Earl of Leicester by Unknown Artist dated 1575

Portrait of Robert Dudley 1st Earl of Leicester by Unknown artist dated 1575

'John, First Lord Maitland of Thirlestane', (early-mid 19th century). Creator: W Holl.

Henry Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel (1511-1580) English statesman. Leader of the Roman Catholic party after the death of Mary I.

Henry Grey Duke of Suffolk, 3rd Marquess of Dorset, Lord Ferrers of Groby, Lord Harington, Lord Bonville, 1517-1554. Father of Lady Jane Grey. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and playwright, 1721, (1913). Artist: George Vertue.

Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, Baron Denbigh, also called Sir Robert Dudley, 1532/33 - 1588. English political and military leader, favourite of Elizabeth I. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

William Maitland of Lethington (1528-1573) Scottish statesman. Supported the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots to Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. Surrendered Edinburgh castle to the English in 1573. Engraving.

King Christian III (1503 to 1559) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1534 to 1559, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date of depiction unknown, Historical

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, c. 1528, 1590, British soldier and statesman. From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Surrey, Earl Marshal, 1473-1554 English Tudor politician who held high office under Henry VIII. From Lodges British Portraits, published 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Henry VIII 1491 to 1547 King of England after a work by Hans Holbein the Younger

Portrait of Cornelis Speelman, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, copy after Martin Palin, 1750 - 1800

EDUARDO IV DE INGLATERRA REY DE INGLATERRA . 1442 - 1483.

Portrait of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. Dating: in or after c. 1633. Measurements: support: h 69 cm × w 54.8 cm; d 7.5 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt (copy after).

Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset, Baron Seymour of Hache, also known as The Protector, c. 1500/6-1552. Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI. From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (born 6 October 1573 in Cowdray House near Midhurst died 10 November 1624 in Bergen op Zoom) was an English nobleman known as the patron of William Shakespeare and co-founder of the Virginia colony, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Thomas Seymour Baron Seymour (of Sudeley), c. 1508-1549, High Admiral of England, 1547-1549, executed for high treason. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

PHILIP II, 1527-98 King of Spain (Philip I of Portugal 1580-98)

Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba. Dating: 1600 - 1699. Measurements: h 49 cm × w 38 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Willem Key (copy after).

Henry Howard, 1st Earl of Northampton (1540-1614) Lord Warden of the Cinque Ponts, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Edward Courtenay 12th Earl of Devonshire, c.1527/8-1556. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Portrait of King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein Younger, oil on wood, circa 1537, 1497-1543, Spain, Madrid, Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections, 28x20

Charles I, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 17th century, (1913). Artist: Daniel Mytens

Maximilian II (born 31 July 1527) (died 12 October 1576), was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1564 to 1576, Historical, digitally rest...

'Portrait of Philip IV of Spain', c1656-c1660. Artist: Diego Velasquez

England, Portrait of King Henry VII

James Stewart, Earl of Moray (c1531-1570) Scottish statesman. Natural son of James V of Scotland and half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots. Regent of Scotland during minority of James VI.

Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) an English politician during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Dated 16th Century

Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton, Baron Wriothesley of Titchfield, 1573-1624, English nobleman, patron of William Shakespeare. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Henry VII (1457-1509) first Tudor king of England from 1485. Defeated Richard III at Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485, the battle which ended the Wars of the Roses. 1505 portrait by Michiel Sittow (1458-1525).

Francis North Lord Guildford, 1637-1685. Lord Chancellor, English lawyer and advisor to the English King Charles II., From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823., Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 19th century. Record date not stated..

William Seymour 1st Marquess of Hertford, 1588-1660, English soldier and politician. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl of Strafford, 1593-1641, Baron of Raby, also known as Sir Thomas Wentworth, Baron of Newmarch and Oversley. English statesman From the book Lodges British Portraits, London 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Henry VIII 28 June 1491, 28 January 1547, was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. Henry was the second Tudor monarch, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Portrait of William Cecil, lst Baron Burghley by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, 1561-1635

Portrait of George I of Great Britain, Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)

'Philip IV of Spain', c1656, (1933). Artist: Diego Velasquez

Sir Thomas Gresham 1518/19-1579, English merchant, financier and founder of the Royal Exchange. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

FERDINAND I, 1793-1875 Emperor of Austria, 19th century engraving

King HENRY VIII, 1491-1547, King of England

Sir Thomas More (1478 - 1535), English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also a councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to 16 May 1532. Carreras cigarette card

Sebastian, Sebastiao I. 20 January 1554, 4 August 1578, was King of Portugal from 11 June 1557 to 4 August 1578, Sebastian I the Desirable, Historical...

James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (cCl581); Regent of Scotland. Engraving

Thomas Seymour Baron Seymour (of Sudeley) c.1508-1549. Lord high admiral of England, 1547-1549. Executed for treason. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley or Burleigh, 1520-1598, an English statesman, the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA.1565-97X112 CM-O/L(HERMANASTRO DE FELIPE II). Author: ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO (1531-1588). Location: DESCALZAS REALES-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JUAN D'AUSTRIA. FELIPE II HERMANO. Son of Charles V. BARBARA BLOMBERG'S SON.

Portrait of James I 1566-1625, King of England, Anonymous, Northern Netherlands, 1614

Charles II Francis of Inner Austria, 3 June 1540, 10 July 1590, was Archduke of Austria from 1564 until his death and ruled Inner Austria, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Henry Rich 1st Earl of Holland, 1590-1649, English courtier. From the book Lodges British Portraits, published in 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Thomas Seymour, Lord High Admiral. Brother of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife. Married Catherine Parr, widow of Henry VIII. Engraving.

''"King Henry VIII."; from the picture by Hans Holbein c.1550', 1890.

Portrait of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila (Jagaja). 1790

Portrait of Francis Drake, English navigator and privateer, miniature from the studio of Nicholas Hilliard, 1591

Louis XIII 27 September 1601-14 May 1643, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1610 to 1643 and as King of Navarre...

Henry VIII. 1491-1547. king of England From the book Lodges British Portraits, London 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Charles X Gustav 1622 1660) King of Sweden 1654 1660. painted by Sébastien Bourdon (16161671)

Portrait of Prince Philip William or Orange. Portrait of Philips Willem, Prince of Orange, Seniest Son of Willem van Oranje. Standing, knee piece, the right hand on a walking stick, the left hand resting on the hilt of his sword. On the left the helmet on a table.

William Paget, 1st Baron Paget of Beaudesert (1506-1563) English statesman and diplomat, adviser to Henry VIII. Comptroller of the Household to Edward VI. Portrait of Paget wearing a jewel showing St George, the symbol of the Order of the Garter. Attributed to the Master of the Statthalterin Madonna.

King Frederick I (1471 - 1533) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1523 to 1533, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date of depiction unknown, Historical

Portrait of Richard III of England (1452-1485) King of England until his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Dated 15th Century

James VI and I, James Charles Stuart, 1566 - 1625, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, digitally edited

Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel. Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599 - 1641)

King GEORGE IV of England 1762-1830, after Thomas Lawrence's painting of 1818 (MV 4673)

Portrait of FERDINAND, Archduke of Austria

Portrait Henry VII of England (1457-1509) the first Monarch of the House of Tudor. Dated 15th Century

England, Portrait of George Prince of Wales by Godfrey Kneller dated 1716

'Richard III', (c1911). King Richard III of England. 'From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T. Leman Hare. T. C. & E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh

James VI and I, James Charles Stuart, 1566 - 1625, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, digitally edited

Thomas Wolsey (ca. 1475-1530). English cardinal and statesman. From the book Lodge's British Portraits published in London 1823., Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 19th century, Record date not stated..

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