Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Artist: George GowerElizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas HilliardQueen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). Artist: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the The Mauritshuis, The Hague
Theatre National de l Opera, Grand bal de la Mi-Careme, 1921. Private Collection
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Creator: Paulus van SomerMary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Portrait of author, playwright and poet Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621)
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I
Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: UnknownPortrait 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
Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H RobinsonCharles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman and admiral Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624)
Portrait of a Woman, 1630. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz PickenoyPortrait of a Woman, 1630
L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel
Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris
Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). Artist: Frans Pourbus the YoungerPortrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London
Charles IX of France, 1898. Artist:s KrakowCharles IX of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy
Effigy of Sir John Scudamore, 17th centuryEffigy of Sir John Scudamore, a Lancastrian who died in 1616 aged 37. In the church at Kentchurch in Herefordshire, 17th century
Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: UnknownQueen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). 16th century scene: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dance the volta as musicians play stringed instruments
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius KetelSir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of
There is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Artist: As ForrestThere is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Francis Drake plays bowls before doing battle with the Spanish Armada
Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597. Creator: Marcus Gheeraerts, the YoungerEllen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597
Jacob van Dalen (1570-1644), Called Vallensis, 1640. Creator: Michiel van MiereveltJacob van Dalen (1570-1644), Called Vallensis, 1640
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age
Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: UnknownMerula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Georgius Merula (c1430-1494) Italian humanist and classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Creator: UnknownI. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Isaac Oliver (c1565-1617) English portrait miniature painter. Moved to England with Huguenot parents to escape Wars of Religion in France
Cluvier, (1580-1622), 1830. Creator: UnknownCluvier, (1580-1622), 1830. Philipp Cluver (1580-1622) German geographer, antiquary and historian who travelled in England, Scotland, and France on foot From " Biographical Illustrations"
Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530-1605), educated at Inner Temple. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary
The Gallery of Historic Costume: Some of the Dresses Worn in Elizabeths Reign, c1934. Illustration of costume worn during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Sir Edward Coke, English lawyer, writer and politician, c1666 (1894). Artist: David LogganSir Edward Coke (1552-1634), English lawyer, writer and politician, c1666 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Elizabeth, The Weary Sovereign, c1610 (1937). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603 ruled from 1558. A print from the Sketch, 17th March 1937
Maximilien de Bethune, duke of Sully, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Quickly pulling off his cloak he threw it upon the ground, 1581, (1905). Artist: As ForrestQuickly pulling off his cloak he threw it upon the ground, 1581, (1905). Walter Raleigh performs an act of gallantry; he puts his cloak over a muddy puddle so that Queen Elizabeth I can avoid
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan WierixPortrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600
Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France, ca. 1650. Creators: Jacob Louys, Pieter SoutmanPortrait of Louis XIII, King of France, ca. 1650
Queen Elizabeth, 1588, 1888. Creator: Federico ZuccaroQueen Elizabeth, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: UnknownSir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888
Design for the Prospectus of the Savoy, II, 1895. Creator: Aubrey BeardsleyDesign for the Prospectus of the Savoy, II, 1895. Winged figure carrying quill pens and a sign. Illustration for " The Savoy" magazine. From " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R
The Scarlet Pastorale, 1894. Creator: Aubrey BeardsleyThe Scarlet Pastorale, 1894. A masked ball, with a man dressed as Harlequin in the foreground, First published in The Sketch for 10 April 1895. From " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A
Portrait of a Lady, 1627. Creator: Frans HalsPortrait of a Lady, 1627
Marie de Medicis, 1616. Creator: Frans Pourbus the YoungerMarie de Medicis, 1616
Saint Martin and the Beggar, 1597 / 1600. Creator: El GrecoSaint Martin and the Beggar, 1597/1600
Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria, Wife of King Charles IX of France, after 1571
Portrait of a Man, c. 1575. Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Man, c. 1575
Portrait of a Woman, 1562. Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Woman, 1562
Isabella of Bourbon, Wife of Philip IV of Spain, c. 1632
Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620. Creator: Paulus MoreelsePortrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1562. Creator: Joachim BeuckelaerPortrait of a Young Woman, 1562
An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter CoddeAn Elegant Company, 1632
