Renaissance Era Engravings

Engravings of English noblemen and statesmen from the Renaissance, adorned in opulent attire with intricate details, conveying power and status.

Philip II of Spain SPAIN.

Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury, 1563-1612. English statesman. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex (15417-1576) father of Robert Devereux, Elizabeth I's favourite. Engraving

Sir Walter Raleigh,c.1554-1618. English adventurer and writer. Engraved by W. Holl.

George Carew, Baron Carew of Clopton, Earl of Totnes (1555-1629) English soldier, statesman and antiquary. Friend of Walter Raleigh. Engraving.

Thomas Radcliffe or Radclyffe (1526-1583), 3rd Earl of Sussex, also known as Viscount Fitzwalter (1542-1557) and Baron Fitzwalter (1553-1557).

Portrait of Gerard Reynst, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Portrait of Gerard Reynst (Gest. 1615). Governor General (1614-15). Standing, slip down to the right, the right hand in the side. To the shoulder a gold chain with a prince Maurits portrait medallion.

James Stuart, Earl of Murray, 1533-1570. Regent of Scotland. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Philip II of Spain SPAIN.

Thomas Radcliffe also Radclyffe3rd Earl of Sussex, c.1525-1583, aka Viscount Fitzwalter 1542-53, or Baron Fitzwalter 1553-57. English lord lieutenant of Ireland. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Portrait of Charles V of France (1338-1380) called the Wise, a monarch of the House of Valois. Dated 14th century

Portrait of Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547, King of England from 1509 until 1547

Portrait of Ferdinand of Portugal; Kings and Princes of Portugal.

Philip III (1578-1621). King of Spain (1598-1621) and also, as Philip II, King of Portugal, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia. Portrait, 19th century. Illustration by Cebrian, detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espaa. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Valencia, 1867.

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, 1536-1572, English statesman and philanthropist. From Lodges British Portraits, published 1823, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

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 Geoffroy. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Canto, Volume V. 1856.

Maximilian II., Roman-German Emperor.

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Engraving by A. Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884. Colored.

Portrait of Childebert II the Just (683 - 711). King of France from 695 to 711. Merovingian Dynasty. History of France, from the book Atlas de la France 1842

Henry VII, 1457 - 1509. King of England and Lord of Ireland. After an 18th century French engraving by an unidentified artist.

Portrait of King Philip III of Spain, as king of Portugal, Cornelis Galle (I), in or after 1621 print print maker: Southern Netherlandsprint maker: Antwerp paper engraving Portugal

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520/1-1598). Principal adviser to England's Queen Elizabeth I. Portrait by an unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist. Oil on panel, 1560s. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

'Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel', (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall.

Gonzalo Fernández de Cordoba (1453-1515), called "El Gran Capitan" ("The Great Captain)". Spanish general. Portrait. Engraving by Antonio Roca Sallent. Las Glorias Nacionales, 1853.

Portrait of Laurens Reael, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Anonymous, 1750 - 1800

William Paget, Baron Paget (1505-1563); English diplomat and statesman. Engraving after portrait by Holbein.

Portrait of King Charles V of Spain (1500-1558) and Emperor of Germany, also known as, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Created by Jacques Reich 1852-1923) etcher. Dated 1902

Frederich William (1620-1688). Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prusia. Portrait. Engraving. "Historia Universal", 1885.

Portrait of the King Eric XIV of Sweden (1533-1577), Anonymous

Edward VI, son of Henry VIII.

George I, Georg Ludwig, 1660-1727. King and Elector of Hanover, 1698-1727 and King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1714-1727.

Charles V (1500-1558). Holy Roman Emperor. Portrait. Engraving by Germania, 1882.

Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon 1572 - 1638 English military and naval commander From the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806

Louis VII (1120-1180), King of France, 1793, Copperplate engraving

King CHRISTIAN IV of Denmark 1588-1648, painted 1612

Edward IV, King of England. Engraving.

Maximilian II (born 31 July 1527) (died 12 October 1576), was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1564 to 1576, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

PHILIP II, 1527-1598 King of Spain (Philip I of Portugal 1580-98), (1556-98)

Frederich William (1620-1688). Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prusia. Portrait. Engraving. "Historia Universal", 1885.

Portrait of emanuel frockas, Count of Feria.

John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, Earl of Warwick, Viscount Lisle, Baron Lisle, 1502 - 1553. English politician and soldier. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devonshire (15267-1556); English courtier

Charles Howard, Earl of Nottingham KG Lord High Admiral of England

Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), De Critz (Decritz), John, the Elder (1551/2-1642)

Portrait of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. Dating: in or after c. 1633. Measurements: support: h 39.1 cm × w 28.3 cm; d 4 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt (copy after).

Portrait of Louis XII Father of the People (1462 - 1515). King of France from 1498 to 1515. Valois-Orléans Branch. History of France, from the book Atlas de la France 1842

King JAMES I of England and VI of Scotland, 1566-1625, wearing order of garter, 196x120cm

Justinian I the Great (482-565). Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. Portrait. Engraving. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VIII. 1858.

'William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester', c16th century. Artist: Unknown.

Maximilian I (1459-1419). Holy roman Emperor. Engraving by Albrecht Dürer, 1518. British Museum. London.GBR. Colored. Author: ALBRECHT DURER.

Portrait of emperor Leopold I Habsburg (1640-1705). Block, Beniamin (1631-1690)

George Clifford 3rd. Earl of Cumberland, 1558-1605. Knight of the Garter. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Portrait of Chilperic I (537 - 584). King of France from 567 to 584. Merovingian Dynasty. History of France, from the book Atlas de la France 1842

Philip II, King of Spain. Dating: 1560 - 1625. Measurements: h 99 cm × w 73 cm × t 4 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Anthonis Mor (manner of).

Frederick I Barbarossa (1121-1190) King of Germany from 1152, Holy Roman Emperor from 1155. Engraving, London, c1810.

Sir Walter Ralegh, by unknown artist, 1588, National Portrait Gallery, London, England, UK, Europe,

Francis North Lord Guildford, 1637-1685. Lord Chancellor, English lawyer and counsellor to England's Charles II. From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Charles V, 1500-1558, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1519-58) and, as Charles I, King of Spain (1516-56), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Ferdinand I (born 10 March 150) (died 25 July 1564) of the Habsburg dynasty was Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 to 1564, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Philip II of Spain, Felipe II 21 May 1527, 13 September 1598, was King of Spain and King of Portugal, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Carlos, Prince of Austria (1545-1568). Son of King Philip II of Spain. Portrait. Engraving by H. Goks.

Edward VI, King of England, (19th century). Artist: Unknown

Christopher Hatton (1540-91) English courtier and politician; Elizabeth I's spokesman in Parliament; Lord Chancellor 1587-91; engraving

Portrait of Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672-1725, Emperor of the Russian Empire, digitally optimized Portrait of Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672-1725, Emperor of the Russian Empire, digitally optimized Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21911406

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547). Spanish Conquistador. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Color.

Franz Joseph Wenzel Balthasar Johann Anton Ignaz, 1 October 1685-20 October 1740, was Roman-German Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1711 to 1740, ...

Philip II, King of Spain, manner of Anthonis Mor, 1560 - 1625

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, Viscount Lisle around 1484.

Thomas Wolsey c.1475-1530. English Cardinal and statesman From the book 'Lodge's British Portraits' published London 1823.

Portrait of Thierry I (652 - 691). King of France from 673 to 691. Merovingian Dynasty. History of France, from the book Atlas de la France 1842

Philip II. Felipe II. 21 May 1527-13 September 1598, called the Wise, el Prudente, was King of Spain, King of Portugal, King of Naples and Sicily and ...

Jacques Francois Dugommier (Jacques Francois Coquille), known as Dugommier (1738-1794). French general. Portrait. Engraving. ""History of the French Revolution"". Volume I, part 2, 1879.

Portrait of Selim II (May 28, 1524 - December 12, 1574) ruled as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He was born in Constantinople, son of Suleiman the Magnificent and his favorite Anastasia Lisovska. History of Philip II of Spain. Old engraving published in Historia de Felipe II by H. Forneron, in 1884

Robert Dudley, Ist Earl of Leicester, unknown artist, circa 1575, National Portrait Gallery, London, England, UK, Europe,

Charles III Carlos Sebastian de Borbon y Farnesio, Carlo Sebastiano di Borbone, 20 January 1716 -14 December 1788, King of Spain, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, English statesman and admiral, (1825).Artist: J Jenkins

Karl I. Ludwig, Elector of the Palatinate.

Louis XI the Wise, Louis XI le prudent, 3 July 1423-30 August 1483, King of France from 1461 to 1483, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 1...

Portrait of Prince Philip William of Orange. Dating: c. 1609 - c. 1633. Measurements: support: h 29.8 cm × w 24.1 cm; t 0.9; d 3.0. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt (workshop of).

Edward VI, King of England, (19th century).Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall

John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland (1520-1553) married his son to Lady Jane Grey and opposed the succession of Mary I. Engraving after the portrait by Holbein.

Louis XIV, 1638 - 1715. King of France and Navarre. After a work by Bernard Picart.

Portrait of Dagobert I (602 - 638). King of France from 628 to 638. Merovingian Dynasty. History of France, from the book Atlas de la France 1842

Rudolf II (1552-1612) was the eldest son and successor of Emperor Maximilian II. He became King of Hungary and Croatia in 1572, and by the time of his father's death in 1576, had also inherited the Bohemian, German and Holy Roman crowns.

Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov, 22 July 1596, 23 July 1645, was the first Tsar and Grand Prince of Russia from the Romanov dynasty, Historical, digitally...

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) philosopher of the French Renaissance. Dated 16th Century

KING HENRY VIII OF ENGLAND (1491 - 1547) Reigned 1509 - 1547

CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor, also King of Spain as Charles I Date: 1500 - 1558

Charles VI Franz Joseph Wenzel Balthasar Johann Anton Ignaz, 1685-1740, from 1711 to 1740 Roman-German Emperor, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Charles, Charles IX 1550, 1574, King of France from 1560 until his death, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

William Cecil, lst Baron Burghley (1520-1598), appointed Secretary of State by Elizabeth I in 1558, he was the prominent English statesman of his age. Cecil in the robes of the Order of the Garter. Portrait by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (1561-1635).

King CHARLES IX of Sweden 1550-1611 by R. Ekblom

Rudolf I of Habsburg, King.

Portrait of King James VI of Scotland, James I of England John de Critz, the elder (1552-1641/Flemish) Christie's Images

Portrait of Peter II (1825-1891) Emperor of Brazil, South America. Journey of the French painter Francois Auguste Biard in Brazil, 1858-1859

Charles V (born 24 February 1500) (died 21 September 1558) of the House of Habsburg was King Charles I of Spain (Spanish Carlos I) from 1516, He was e...

Charles I, 1600-1649. King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. 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..

Edward IV. 1442-1482 King of England from the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary from 1825, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 19th century, Record date not stated

Karel I, 1600-49, king of England, Henri Toutin, 1636, Portrait miniature

CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor, also King of Spain as Charles I, seen here at the age of 32

Henry III of France, 1551-89, King of France (1574-89), son of King Henry II and Catherine de' Medici, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

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