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The Battle of Carberry Hill, 1567, c1742, (1944). Creator: George VertueThe Battle of Carberry Hill, 1567, c1742, (1944). The Battle-Array of Carberry-hill near Edinburgh with the Surrender of Mary Queen of Scots to the Confederate Lords of Scotland
King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George VertueKing Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins
Bust of Hollar in a Circular Frame (published in Vertue s, Description of the Works of the Ingenious Delineator & Engraver, Wenceslaus Hollar), 1745
John Milton, (1943). Creator: George VertueJohn Milton, (1943). Portrait of English writer and poet John Milton (1608-1674) aged 62 in 1670, according to the Latin inscription
King Alfred, 1733. Creator: George VertueKing Alfred, 1733. Portrait in an oval frame inscribed Alfredus Magnus Rex Angliae, (Alfred the Great, King of England). On the table below are a crown, books, arrows, a lyre
Francis Beaumont. Creator: EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Francis Beaumont. Creator: William EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Joannes Gower, c1727. Creator: UnknownJoannes Gower, c1727. Portrait of English poet John Gower (c1330-1408), a friend and contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is known primarily for three major works
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, 1736. Creator: George VertueHenry, Duke of Gloucester, 1736. Portrait of Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester (1640-1660), youngest son of King Charles I of England and Queen Henrietta Maria
The inside prospect of the Court, the Chappel and the Hall of Beaulieu, 1786. Courtyard of the Palace of Beaulieu in Boreham, Essex. A previous house on the site was known as New Hall
Monument to Henry III, c1730s. Creator: George VertueMonument to Henry III, c1730s. Portrait of King Henry III of England (1207-1272) with a vignette of Westminster Abbey in London where he is buried
Beaumont, (1807). Creator: R H CookBeaumont, (1807). Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet. [Mathews & Leigh, London, 1807]
Plan and elevation of the royal fireworks to be performed in St Jamess Park, London, 1749. The display, held on 27 April 1749, was to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession
Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, c1720. Artist: George VertueChurch of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, c1720. View looking north, with a plan in the sky to the right. Designed by James Gibbs, the church was built in the 1720s
Monument to King Edward VI, Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London, c1740. The memorial was destroyed during the English Civil War
Lincolns Inn Chapel, Holborn, London, 1751. Artist: George VertueLincolns Inn Chapel, Holborn, London, 1751. Views of the exterior of the chapel (top) and its ambulatory and stairs, with figures and a description on the left
Memorial to Thomas Sutton in the chapel of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London. Sutton was the founder of the Charterhouse school and hospital
Gresham College, City of London, 1740. Artist: George VertueGresham College, City of London, 1740. Bird s-eye view of Gresham College, looking east, showing the entrance in Old Broad Street; with a numbered key to thecollege on the right
Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). ArtistProcession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). The queen is being carried by her armed guard and flanked by her courtiers
George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George VertueGeorge I, King of Great Britain, 1718. King George is wearing long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in lower border
Edward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750). Artist: Pierre Francois BasanEdward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750), with a surround, wearing armour and a crown on top of a helmet
King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George VertueKing Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). The charter gave Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse. Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor
Samuel Butler in wig and robes, 1744. Artist: George VertueThe poet Samuel Butler in wig and robes, 1744
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George VertueOval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Wearing a long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in the lower border
Royal Exchange (1st) interior, London, 1739. Artist: George VertueRoyal Exchange (1st) interior, London, 1739
Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London
Map of London, 1560. Artist: George VertueMap of London in the year 1560; showing the area between the end of the Strand and St Pauls Cathedral, with Southwark to the south of the River Thames and part of a key below
Map of London showing English Civil War Fortifications, c1642, (c1750). Plan of the City of London and surrounding area showing fortifications erected during the English Civil War, c1642
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). Artist: George VertueAlfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). After coming to the throne in 871, much of Alfreds (849-899) reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders
Philip II, King of Spain from 1556, (1735). Artist: George VertuePhilip II, King of Spain from 1556, (1735). The son of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) and husband of Mary I (1518-1558), Queen of England from 1553, Philip II ascended the Spanish throne in 1556
King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, 1634 (1742). Artist: George VertueKing Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, 1634 (1742). Charles and Henrietta Maria were married in 1625. Charles was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649
Richard II, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueRichard II, King of England, (18th century). The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons
John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueJohn, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199
William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (18th century). William (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold
Edward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueEdward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times
Edward I, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueEdward I, King of England, (18th century). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots
Henry IV, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry IV, King of England, (18th century). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II
John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1648-1721), 1722. Artist: Vertue, George (1684-1756)John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1648-1721), 1722. Private Collection
King Richard II, 1735. Artist: George VertueKing Richard II, 1735. King of England from 1377 until deposition on 30 September 1399, House of Plantagenet. Took revenge on the Lord Appellants, whom he had executed or exiled
Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). Artist: George VertueSamuel Butler (1612-1680), English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Edward IV, 1859. Artist: George VertueEdward IV, 1859. King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine
Henry VII, 1859. Artist: George VertueHenry VII, 1859. King of England, and Principality of Wales, first monarch of the House of Tudor. Credited with the restoration of political stability in England
Edward III, 1859. Artist: George VertueEdward III, 1859. King of England from 25 January 1327 until his death; noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority
Edward V, 1859. Artist: George VertueEdward V, 1859. One of four uncrowned Kings of England. His 86-day reign ended after he was sent to heavily guarded royal lodgings in the Tower of London
William Russel Earl of Bedford, c1742. Artist: Jacobus HoubrakenWilliam Russel Earl of Bedford, c1742. English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641, fought in the Parliamentarian army
Richard II, 1859. Artist: George VertueRichard II, 1859. King of England from 1377 until deposition on 30 September 1399, House of Plantagenet. Took revenge on the Lord Appellants, whom he had executed or exiled
King Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). Artist: George VertueKing Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). The King Street Gate of Whitehall Palace. It was built under the direction of Henry VIII in 1532, demolished in 1723
Edward II of England. 18th centuryArtist: George VertueEdward II of England. From the tomb at Gloucester Cathedral
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and playwright, 1721, (1913). Artist: George VertueWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and playwright, 1721. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]
Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England. Artist: J BasireLady Jane Grey, Queen of England. After the death of the 15 year-old King Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey (c1537-1554), the great-granddaughter of Henry VII
St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry BartlettSt Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841
King Stephen (1096-1154), 18th century. Artist: George VertueKing Stephen (1096-1154), 18th century. Stephen was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154
Elizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750. Artist: George VertueElizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750
Egbert the Saxon, first king of all England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueEgbert the Saxon, first king of all England, (18th century). Egbert (c770-839) ruled Wessex from 802. His reign saw Wessex overtake Mercia as the dominant Anglo-Saxon kingdom
King John of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueKing John of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199
John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (18th century). Artist: George VertueA prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England, and father of Henry IV
Henry VI of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry VI of England, (18th century). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster
Henry VII of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry VII of England, (18th century). Henry (1457-1509) ruled from 1485-1509, and was the founder and first patriarch of the Tudor dynasty
George I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: George VertueGeorge I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death
Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, King Consort of Mary, Queen of Scots, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry Stewart, Lord Darnley, King Consort of Mary, Queen of Scots, (18th century). Darnley (1545-1567), second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots
Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Artist: George VertueEdmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Waller (1606-1687) became emroiled in political intrigues in the 1640s and was arrested for his part in a plot to turn London into a royalist stronghold
King John of England, (1824). Artist: WorthingtonKing John of England, (1824). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216
John of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueJohn of England, (18th century). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216
Mary, Queen of Scots, (1735). Artist: George VertueMary, Queen of Scots, (1735). The Catholic Mary I of Scotland (Mary Stuart, (1542-1587), was executed by order of Elizabeth I
Edward I of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueEdward I of England, (18th century). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307
Part of a letter from Matthew Prior the poet, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Matthew PriorPart of a letter from Matthew Prior the poet, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). The letter regards Priors (1664-1721) portrait painted by Richardson and engraved by Vertue
King Edward IV of England. Artist: George VertuePortrait of Edward IV (1442-1483) who was King of England from 1461 to 1483, with a break of a few months in the period 1470-1471
King Edward III of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueKing Edward III of England, (18th century). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times
King Edward II of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueKing Edward II of England, (18th century). Portrait of Edward (1284-1327) who ruled from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327
William the Conqueror. Artist: George VertueWilliam the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death
Charles I of England. Artist: George VertueCharles I of England. Portrait of King Charles I (1600-1649), who succeeded his father James I as King in 1625. His reign was dominated by a bitter dispute with Parliament over the extent of royal
Charles I of England. Artist: AW WarrenCharles I of England. Portrait of Charles I (1600-1649), who succeeded his father James I as King in 1625. His reign was dominated by a bitter dispute with Parliament over the extent of royal power
James I of England, 17th century. Artist: George VertueJames I of England, 17th century. Portrait of King James (1566-1625), the first King of Great Britain. He ruled in Scotland as James VI from 1567
Richard III of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueRichard III of England, (18th century). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)
King William II. Artist: George VertueKing William II. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror
King James II of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueKing James II of England, (18th century). Portrait of James (1633-1701)
King Henry III, (18th century). Artist: George VertueKing Henry III, (18th century). Portrait of Henry III (1207-1272), from the monument in Westminster Abbey
Henry III of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry III of England, (18th century). Portrait of King Henry III (1207-1272)
Henry V, King of England. Artist: George VertueHenry V, King of England. The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) became king in 1413. He is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings
Richard II, King of England. Artist: George VertueRichard II, King of England. The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons
Kings of England. Artist: George VertueKings of England. Portraits of William the Conqueror, William II, Henry I, Henry II, Stephen, Richard I, John and Henry III
William III of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (1813). Artist: AW WarrenWilliam III of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (1813). William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II
Henry I, King of England. Artist: George VertueHenry I, King of England. The youngest son of William I, the Conqueror, Henry I (1068-1135) became king in 1100. After defeating his brother Robert in a war for control of England and Normandy
Henry II, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly remembered for his dispute with
