Historical Figures from the Renaissance

Engravings of prominent Renaissance-era figures, showcasing classic attire and elaborate collars, symbolizing their significance in history.

Nicholas Bacon (1509-1579) English lawyer and statesman, born at Chiselhurst, Kent. Appointed Keeper of the Great Seal by Elizabeth I in 1558. Father of the philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. Engraving.

William I. 24 April 1533, 10 July 1584, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, called William the Silent, popularly known as William of Orange,...

Sir Francis Bacon Viscount St Alban 1561-1626 English lawyer statesman and philosopher Engraved by Geremia from the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806

Andres Laguna de Segovia (1510-1559). Spanish humanist physician and doctor. Portrait by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870.

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, c.1528 - 1590. British soldier and statesman. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

James Stewart, Earl of Moray (c1531-1570) Scottish statesman, known as 'The Good Regent' . Natural son of James V of Scotland and half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots. Regent of Scotland during minority of James VI. Engraving from 'A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen' by Thomas Thomson (1870).

William Cecil 1st Baron of Burghley 1520-1598 English statesman Engraved by Geremia from the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806

Nicholas Bacon (1509-1579) English lawyer and statesman, born at Chiselhurst, Kent. Appointed Keeper of the Great Seal by Elizabeth I in 1558. Father of the philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. Engraving.

Pedro Fernández de Velasco (1425-1492). Castilian nobleman. He became Royal Chamberlain of King Henry IV of Castile, and viceroy and governor of Castile. House of Velasco. 2nd Count of Haro. Illustration by Llanta, portrait. Lithography. Crónica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870.

Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Suffolk, Lord Howard of Walden, 1561-1626. An English commander during the attack of the Spanish Armada. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Portrait of Willem Herbert 3rd count of Pembroke, Lucas Vorsterman (I), After Daniël Mijtens (I), 1624 - 1630 print England paper engraving

Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598). Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume V. 1856.

. Karel v van Habsburg, german emperor, king of Spain. Borbration to the left, around the neck the sign of the order of the golden fleece. With a peripheral in Latin.

Ferdinand I. 10. March 1503, 25. July 1564, dynasty of the Habsburgs, was Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 to 1564, Historical, digitally restored reprodu...

Portrait of Francis II of France (Fontainebleau, January 19, 1544 - Orleans, December 5, 1560), King of France from 1559 to 1560. Son of Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici. History of Philip II of Spain. Old engraving published in Historia de Felipe II by H. Forneron, in 1884

Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521). Portuguese explorer. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume IV, 1856. Author: Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882). French engraver.

Philip (Felipe) II, King of Spain (reigned 1556-1598). He was also King of Portugal, Naples and Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland.

LORD FRANCIS BACON Viscount St Albans the English statesman, philosopher and writer Date: 1561 - 1626

Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598). Son of Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magín Pujadas. Historia General de España, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume III. Published in Barcelona, 1879.

Charles V, Carlos I born 24 February 1500, died 21 September 1558, a member of the Habsburg dynasty and Holy Roman Emperor, Historical, digitally rest...

Hugo Grotius also known as Hugh or Hugeianus De Groot 1583 - 1645. Dutch jurist and scholar. From the book Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.

Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. Portrait. Engraving by Huyot after an original by Jacques de Gheyn (1565-1629). Detail. Sciences & Lettres au Moyen Age et à l'époque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877.

Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of WORCESTER, (1553-1628); English courtier and statesman; Lord Privy Seal 1616;

Charles V, Carlos I born 24 February 1500, died 21 September 1558, a member of the Habsburg dynasty and Holy Roman Emperor, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Thomas Stanley, 1st. Earl of Derby, aka 2nd Baron Stanley 1435-1504 King of Mann and an English nobleman Prominent figure in later stage of England's Wars of the Roses. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Sir Nicholas Bacon 1510 - 1579. English politician and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. From the book Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.

Lodovick Stuart, 2nd Duke of Lennox and Richmond, (1574-1624); Scottish statesman

Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espa-a. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Henry Howard Earl of Surrey 1517-1547 English aristocrat and poet From Old England's Worthies by Lord Brougham and others published London circa 1880's

Philip II 1527 to 1598 King of Spain 1556 to 1598. Felipe II rey de Espana. From Das Evangelium in der Verfolgung by Bernhard Rogge, published 1920.

Sir Christopher Hatton 1540 to 1591 English politician, lord chancellor of England and possibly a lover of Queen Elizabeth I. Portrait and signature. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Henry Howard Earl of Northampton, 1540-1614. Lord Warden of the Cinque Ponts. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espa-a. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

William Powlett 1st. Marquis of Winchester, 1475-1572. English statesman. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

'Francis Beaumont'. Creator: Evans.

Philip II (1527-1598) King of Spain and Portugal, Naples, and Sicily (1556-1598). Son of Emperor Charles V. In 1554 he married Mary I of England. On her death in 1558 he lost all claim to her throne. Hapsburg

Christopher Columbus 1451 - 1506. Italian born Spanish financed explorer, discoverer of America. From the book Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.

Charles V (1500-1558). Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria (1519-1556), king of Spain (1516-1556) and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy (1506-1555). Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. "Historia General de Espana", by Modesto Lafuente. Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1879.

Rudolf II, 18 July 1552, 20 January 1612, was Holy Roman Emperor (1576-1612), King of Bohemia (1575-1611) and King of Hungary (1572-1608) and Archduke...

Portrait of Philip II of Spain, called "the Prudent" (Valladolid, May 21, 1527 - San Lorenzo de El Escorial, September 13, 1598), was king of Spain

Francis Bacon (died 1626), 1st Viscount St Alban, also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are credited with developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution.

Ben Jonson (1572-1637) English dramatist and poet.

Charles V 1500-1558 Holy Roman Emperor 1519-58 and as Charles I King of Spain 1516-56 Archduke of Austria From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary published 1825

Black and White Illustration; Portrait of James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, or Murray

Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espa-a. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Henry IV (1553-1610) also known by Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre as Henry III and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837

John Maitland, 1st Baron Maitland of Thirlestane (c1545-1595) Scottish statesman. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland; active in establishing the Kirk (Church) as Presbyterian. Engraving.

Francis Bacon (died 1626), 1st Viscount St Alban, also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are credited with developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution.

Historical drawing from the U.S. history of the 18th century, portrait of Sir Martin Frobisher, circa 1535 - 1594, an English navigator

christopher columbus, (1447-1506) portrait when aged 59, line engraved bookplate

Sir Thomas Gresham, English merchant and financier, (1823). Artist: Unknown

Thomas Howard, first Earl of Suffolk (1561-1626); English courtier and art collector; escorted Queen Henrietta into exile into Europe, 1642; shown wearing chain of Order of the Garter

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1521 - 1598, an English politician and leading statesman, historic engraving from the Buch denkwuerdiger Frauen or book of memorable women, published by Otto Spamer, 1877

Charles V (1500-1558). Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria (1519-1556), king of Spain (1516-1556) and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy (1506-1555). Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magín Pujadas. "Historia General de España", by Modesto Lafuente. Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1879. Author: Antoine Masson (1636-1700). French artist.

Historical print from the 19th century, portrait of Edmund Spenser, ca. 1552 - 1599, an English poet, an influence of William Shakespeare

Albert VII Albrecht VII 13 November 1559, 13 July 1621, was reigning Archduke of Austria for a few months in 1619 and, together with his woman Isabella Clara Eugenia, ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1598 and 1621, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530) English prelate and statesman. Archbishop of York 1514, Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England 1515. Engraving.

Philip II of Spain, 21 May 1527, 13 September 1598, called Prudent, was King of Spain, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century o...

Christian IV. 12. April 1577, 28. February 1648, King of Denmark and Norway from 1588 to 1648, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Juan de Ribera (1532-1611). Spanish religious. Viceroy of Valencia. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta, detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espaa. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Valencia, 1867.

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG PC (1500 - 22 January 1552), also known as Edward Semel, was the eldest surviving brother of Queen Jane Seymour (d. 1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII. He was Lord Protector of England from 1547 to 1549 during the minority of his nephew King Edward VI (1547-1553). Despite his popularity with the common people, his policies often angered the gentry and he was overthrown.

Fulke Greville 1st Baron Brooke, 1554-1628. English philosophical poet and exponent of a plain style of writing. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565 - 1601, a British politician and military leader of Elizabeth I., historic engraving from the Buch denkwuerdiger Frauen or book of memorable women, published by Otto Spamer, 1877

Philip III of Spain (1578-1621). King of Spain. Engraving.

Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton, Baron Wriothesley of Titchfield, 1573-1624. English nobleman.William Shakespeare's patron. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Thomas Sackville 1st. Earl of Dorset, aka Baron Buckhurst of Buckhurst, 1536-1608. English statesman, poet and dramatist. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Christian III. born 12 August 1503, died 1 January 1559, was King of Denmark and Norway from 1534 to 1559, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Henry IV, Henri IV, Henri Quatre, Heinrich IV, 1553-1610, Henri-Quatre, King of Navarre as Henry III and King of France

Philip III Felipe III 14 April 1578, 31 March 1621, was a monarch from the Spanish line of the House of Habsburg, King of Spain, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574). Grand Duke of Tuscany and Duke of Florence. Portrait. Engraving. Colored.

Steel engraving, ca. 1860, Gustav II Adolf, 1594, 1632, King of Sweden from ruling family of Vasa

Historical engraving from 19th Century, portrait of Philip Massinger, 1583-1640, English playwright

Hofer, Andreas .

Portrait of William Tyndale (1494-1536) an English scholar, translator and leading figure in Protestant reform. Dated 16th Century

Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espa-a. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Giuseppe garibaldi

Portrait of Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl ofArundel. Engraver: Lucas Vorsterman the Elder, Flemish, 1595-1675 After: Anthony van Dyck, Flemish, 1599-1641

Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Johann Friedrich Secundus or John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Wettin, 1529 - 1595, historical illustration, portrait, 1880

Anthony Denny (1501-1549) English courtier; favourite of Henry VIII

King James I of England 1566 to 1625. King of England, Ireland, and, as James VI, of Scotland. Portrait and signature. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Henry Montagu 1st Earl of Manchester Viscount Mandeville c.1563-7 to 1642 English Chief Justice of the Kings Bench from the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806

Sir Thomas More 1478 to 1535 English statesman,lawyer,author after a work by Hans Holbein the Younger

Henry Percy 9th Earl of Northumberland 1564 - 1632. English Roman Catholic imprisoned on suspicion of complicity in the Gunpowder Plot. From the book Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.

Portrait of Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) King of Spain, Portugal, Naples and Sicily. Dated 16th Century

Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1545-1617). Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg. Portrait. Facsimile before an engraving of L. Leypoldt.

'Cardinal Thomas Wolsey', (1902). Artist: Unknown

Gustavus Adolphus, 17th century King of Sweden, c1835. Artist: Unknown

Historical drawing from the 19th Century, portrait of Maximilian I, 1573 - 1651, Duke of Bavaria and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Johann III Sobieski, Jan III Sobieski, Jonas Sobieskis, 17 August 1629, 17 June 1696, was a Polish aristocrat, statesman, grand hetman and from 1674 the elected ruler as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Henry IV of Navarre, Henri IV, Henri Quatre, Henri le Grand, Enric Quate Lo Gran, born 13 December 1553, died 14 May 1610, from 1572 as Henry III King...

Ambroise Paré. Stipple engraving by W. Holl.

Alfonso de Villegas (1533-1603), known as Selvago. Spanish ecclesiastic and writer. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espa-a. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Sir Richard Grenville. June 28, 1948.

Martin Zurbano, known as Martin Varea (1788-1845). Spanish liberal military. He took part in the Peninsular War and the First Carlist War, in which he fought in favour of Queen Isabella II. Portrait. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1853.

The Earl of Murray (Moray), Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

SIGISMUND BATHORY ruler of Transylvania Date: 1572 - 1613

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England

Pope Benedict XIV or Benedictus XIV, 1675, 1758, born Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini, Pope from 1740 to 1758, Benedikt XIV, historical illustration

Martín Zurbano, known as Martin Varea (1788-1845). Spanish liberal military. He took part in the Peninsular War and the First Carlist War, in which he fought in favour of Queen Isabella II. Portrait. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1853.

Philip II. Felipe II, born 21 May 1527, died 13 September 1598, a Spanish monarch from the Habsburg dynasty, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

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