Earl Of Strafford Collection

Sir Thomas Wentworth (afterwards Earl of Strafford) and John Pym at Greenwich, 1628
BAL25818 Sir Thomas Wentworth (afterwards Earl of Strafford) and John Pym at Greenwich, 1628 by Cattermole, George (1800-68); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Distinguished Royalists (engraving)
973062 Distinguished Royalists (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distinguished Royalists)

The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House, II (b / w photo)
1062975 The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House, II (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strafford at the Traitors Gate of the Tower going to his trial (engraving)
662504 Strafford at the Traitors Gate of the Tower going to his trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving)
2790498 Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford)

Earl of Strafford (engraving)
665174 Earl of Strafford (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Strafford. Illustration from unidentified 19th century history of England)

Wrotham Park, Barnet (South-West Front), Seat of the Earl of Strafford, destroyed Last Week by Fire (engraving)
1624270 Wrotham Park, Barnet (South-West Front), Seat of the Earl of Strafford, destroyed Last Week by Fire (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrotham Park)

The Performance of "Strafford"by the Oxford University Dramatic Society at the New Theatre
1047095 The Performance of " Strafford" by the Oxford University Dramatic Society at the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth (engraving)
819574 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford)

Trial of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, for treason, 1641 (engraving)
3646820 Trial of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, for treason, 1641 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Thomas Wentworth)

Thomas, Baron Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving)
665769 Thomas, Baron Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas, Baron Wentworth, Earl of Strafford)

Arrest of the Earl of Strafford (engraving)
973057 Arrest of the Earl of Strafford (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of the Earl of Strafford)

Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford) (engraving)
978871 Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford)

Wrotham House, Barnet, the Seat of the Earl of Strafford, recently destroyed by Fire (engraving)
1044041 Wrotham House, Barnet, the Seat of the Earl of Strafford, recently destroyed by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrotham House, Barnet)

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving)
819651 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford)

Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. After Sir Anthony van Dyck The original picture actually by Van Dyck in collection of Lady Juliet de Chair

The Honourable George Byng M. P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable George Byng M.P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Portrait of George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford (1806-1886), British Whig politician and Comptroller of the Household

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Private Collection

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas Wentworth
Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Letter written from Dublin by Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to James Hay, Earl of Carlisle

Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Artist: W Ridgway
Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, (1672-1739), was a diplomat and First Lord of the Admiralty

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"The Tragic Tale of the Earl of Strafford: A Journey from Power to Execution" In 1628, Sir Thomas Wentworth, later known as the Earl of Strafford, found himself in a significant encounter with John Pym at Greenwich. Little did he know that this meeting would set off a chain of events that would ultimately lead to his downfall. Fast forward to 1641, and Westminster Hall became the stage for one of history's most infamous trials - that of the Earl of Strafford. Wenceslaus Hollar captured this pivotal moment in an evocative engraving, forever immortalizing the tension and drama within those walls. Thomas Wentworth's fate was sealed when he was taken to his execution later that year. Engravings depicting this solemn procession show him being led towards his tragic end. The images are haunting reminders of the price paid by those who dared challenge authority. Archbishop Laud played a role in these events as well, blessing Strafford on his way to execution. Engravings capturing this poignant moment showcase both men bound together by their shared destiny. The execution itself was a somber affair witnessed by many through engravings created during that time. These depictions serve as stark reminders of the consequences faced by those who fall out of favor with power. Despite his demise, not all celebrated Strafford's downfall. Distinguished Royalists mourned the loss and expressed their grief through powerful engravings honoring their fallen comrade. As news spread throughout London about Strafford's execution, rejoicings erupted among some citizens who saw it as justice served. Engravings depicting these celebrations capture both jubilation and division within society at large. Today, these historical engravings stand testament to an era marked by political intrigue and personal sacrifice. They remind us how easily power can be lost and how even influential figures like Thomas Wentworth could meet such a tragic end.