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James Charles Collection

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, showing a turned-down ruff, the predecessor of the Vandyke collar. Reign of James I, c1560-1570, (1937). Edwin Sandys (1519-1588) English Archbishop

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Hudson, the English navigator, showing the ruff, reign of James I, 1609, (1937). Henry Hudson (c1565-1611) English sea explorer and navigator

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage
Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center, friezes with putti

The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center, friezes with putti and garlands on either side, 1720

Background imageJames Charles Collection: King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech

King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Cross Hilt Sword, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, 1600-1625

Cross Hilt Sword, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, 1600-1625. The most fashionable, worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, Scottish, dated 1615

Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, Scottish, dated 1615

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Creator: Unknown

Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Creator: Unknown
Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Believed to have belonged to Sir William Twysden (1566-1628), who was knighted by King James I in 1603

Background imageJames Charles Collection: An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James reign at center

An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left, 1720

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center

James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center, Minerva spearing Ignorance at right, and Hercules beating Envy at left, 1720

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Marriage procession for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James I

Marriage procession for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James I, and Frederick V, Elector Palatine, 14 February, 1613 or after

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James I, 1620, (1943). Creator: Unknown

James I, 1620, (1943). Creator: Unknown
James I, 1620, (1943). Portrait of James I and VI (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland. James sponsored the publication of the King James Version of the Bible

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James, (1566- 1625), 1830. Creator: Unknown

James, (1566- 1625), 1830. Creator: Unknown
James, (1566- 1625), 1830. James VI and I (1566- 1625) King of Scotland as James VI from 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his death

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Returning from the First Communion, late 19th-early 20th century, (c1930). Creator

Returning from the First Communion, late 19th-early 20th century, (c1930). Creator
Returning from the First Communion, late 19th-early 20th century, (c1930). Young girl dressed in white, leaving church. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

Background imageJames Charles Collection: John Pym, c1620-1630, (1890). Creator: Unknown

John Pym, c1620-1630, (1890). Creator: Unknown
John Pym, c1620-1630, (1890). John Pym (1584- 1643) English parliamentarian, leader of the Long Parliament and a prominent critic of Kings James I and then Charles I

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. King James VI of Scotland was born at Edinburgh Castle on 19 June 1566. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James Earl of Morton, 1785. Creator: Unknown

James Earl of Morton, 1785. Creator: Unknown
James Earl of Morton, 1785. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c1516-1581), the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI, executed by Maiden, an early guillotine

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. Creator: Unknown

Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. John Williams (1582-1650), Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. Bishop of Lincoln (1621-1641) Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (1621-1625)

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Creator: Unknown

Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel (1586-1646), also Earl of Surrey and Norfolk. English courtier during reigns of King James I and King Charles I

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). Creator: JC Armytage

Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). Creator: JC Armytage
Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). View of the town of Troyes on the River Seine in France. Engraving after a watercolour. [Longman & Co, London]

Background imageJames Charles Collection: King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John Leech

King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James having a Holiday, 1897. James I wearing exaggeratedly wide breeches, holds an unusual bird in his gloved hand. (King James VI and I (1566-1625) was a keen huntsman)

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John Leech

James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John Leech
James I on his way to England, 1897. King James travels from Scotland to accede to the English throne. (James (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567

Background imageJames Charles Collection: King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John Leech

King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. The practice of awarding baronetcies (hereditary honours) was used by King James I of England (1566-1625) in 1611 as a means of raising funds

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John Leech

The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Charles I, James I and VI, and Charles II. (The Stuart kings: King Charles I (1600-1649), his father King James I and VI (1566-1625)

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Jakob I, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Jakob I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jakob I, (1933). Portrait of King James I of England and Ireland, James VI of Scotland (1566-1625). James Charles Stuart was the first to style himself King of Great Britain

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Death of Caesar. (Julius Caesar), c1870. Artist: JC Armytage

The Death of Caesar. (Julius Caesar), c1870. Artist: JC Armytage
The Death of Caesar. (Julius Caesar), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. Artists

Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. Artists
Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage

Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage
View of Daniel Defoe in the pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?, surrounded by a crowd

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. Artist: JC Armytage

The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. Artist: JC Armytage
The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854). [James S. Virtue, London, c1840]

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Battle of the Alma, 1859. Artist: J Cantrill

Battle of the Alma, 1859. Artist: J Cantrill
Battle of the Alma, 1859. The first battle of the Crimean War (1853-1856), took place south of the River Alma. An Anglo-French force under Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud and FitzRoy Somerset

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage

Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. During the Siege of Boston in the early stages of American Revolutionary War, the battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown

Background imageJames Charles Collection: A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage

A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. International exhibition organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, in London, 1 May to 11 October 1851

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Disturbing The Fishes, c1901. Artist: James Charles

Disturbing The Fishes, c1901. Artist: James Charles
Disturbing The Fishes, c1901. From The Studio Volume 40. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage

Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Magdalene of France, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage

Magdalene of France, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
Magdalene of France, (19th century). Possibly a portrait of Madeleine de Valois (1520-1537), Queen consort of King James V of Scotland

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage

Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century

Background imageJames Charles Collection: General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. Artist: H Warren

General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. Artist: H Warren
General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) was a British army officer, politician and dramatist

Background imageJames Charles Collection: St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry Bartlett

St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Hon Sir James Charles Mathew, LLD, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1883

Hon Sir James Charles Mathew, LLD, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hon Sir James Charles Mathew, LLD, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage

The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Charterhouse, a public school, was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of a Carthusian monastery

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860. Artist: JC Armytage

The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860. Artist: JC Armytage
The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage

The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Battles between an allied British and Dutch fleet and a French force, on the northern and eastern sides of the Cotentin in Normandy

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage

Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Pierre de Bocosel de Chastelard (1540-1562) was in love with Mary

Background imageJames Charles Collection: The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

Background imageJames Charles Collection: Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage

Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage
Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). After David Wilkies painting, The Wounded Guerilla

Background imageJames Charles Collection: James I, King of England, ca. 1616. Creator: Simon de Passe

James I, King of England, ca. 1616. Creator: Simon de Passe
James I, King of England, ca. 1616



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