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George I Collection

"George I: A Tale of Royalty and Resilience" Step into the fascinating world of George I, a man who traversed borders and left an indelible mark on history

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)

Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)
Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, Director of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, showing a coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, in reign of George I, c1650, (1937)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12

6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13. Ivan III, 1831. From a private collection

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Grand Duke Constantine Nikolaevich of Russia, 1827 to 1892 and George I of Greece in Pavlovsk

Grand Duke Constantine Nikolaevich of Russia, 1827 to 1892 and George I of Greece in Pavlovsk, Saint Petersburg
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, balkan, balkan peninsula, black, black-and-white, black-white, constantine, constantine the great, contemporary, copy, depiction, depictions, digital

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Assassination attempt on the King of Greece (colour litho)

Assassination attempt on the King of Greece (colour litho)
2818848 Assassination attempt on the King of Greece (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt on the King of Greece)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)

George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)
6192217 George I twelve-light chandelier, c.1719 (gilt-gesso) by Moore, James (1762-99) (attr. to); 124x101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Yuri I Dolgorukiy retreats from the besieged city of Vladimir (From Illustrated Karamzin)

Yuri I Dolgorukiy retreats from the besieged city of Vladimir (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836 (litho)
6203782 Yuri I Dolgorukiy retreats from the besieged city of Vladimir (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836 (litho) by Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-66); Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Portrait of King George the First, George I of England, born 1660, began reign 1714 and died 1727

Portrait of King George the First, George I of England, born 1660, began reign 1714 and died 1727
6338631 Portrait of King George the First, George I of England, born 1660, began reign 1714 and died 1727 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the First)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11
6203781 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Grand Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy (from the Historical Medal Series) (tin)

Grand Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy (from the Historical Medal Series) (tin)
6203779 Grand Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy (from the Historical Medal Series) (tin) by Gass, Johann Balthasar (fl.1768-93); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)

George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)
6192222 George I twelve-light chandelier, c.1719 (gilt-gesso) by Moore, James (1762-99) (attr. to); 124x101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)

George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)
6192218 George I twelve-light chandelier, c.1719 (gilt-gesso) by Moore, James (1762-99) (attr. to); 124x101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)

George I twelve-light chandelier, c. 1719 (gilt-gesso)
6192224 George I twelve-light chandelier, c.1719 (gilt-gesso) by Moore, James (1762-99) (attr. to); 124x101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of

A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of
1766843 A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of George I in formal robes, c.1720 (ceramic) by English School

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I eight-branch chandelier, c. 1720-30 (giltwood)

George I eight-branch chandelier, c. 1720-30 (giltwood)
6192225 George I eight-branch chandelier, c.1720-30 (giltwood) by English School, (18th century); 71x109x109 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The bulbous baluster shaft carved with stiff leaves)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Society of Arts, Select Specimens of British Decorative Art (engraving)

Society of Arts, Select Specimens of British Decorative Art (engraving)
1095778 Society of Arts, Select Specimens of British Decorative Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society of Arts)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: 'The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland'at the New Gallery (engraving)

"The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland"at the New Gallery (engraving)
1629355 " The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland" at the New Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Church of St Marylebone in Middlesex and Church of St George in Bloomsbury, London (engraving)

Church of St Marylebone in Middlesex and Church of St George in Bloomsbury, London (engraving)
983868 Church of St Marylebone in Middlesex and Church of St George in Bloomsbury, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: The Arrival of King George I at Athens (engraving)

The Arrival of King George I at Athens (engraving)
1102886 The Arrival of King George I at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of King George I at Athens)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)

King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)
816874 King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I (b / w photo)

George I (b / w photo)
820980 George I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I (1845-1913)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: King George I (engraving)

King George I (engraving)
451654 King George I (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 35x22 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Statue of George I. and Hogarths House (engraving)

Statue of George I. and Hogarths House (engraving)
654177 Statue of George I. and Hogarths House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of George I. and Hogarths House)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Family connections between European monarchs (litho)

Family connections between European monarchs (litho)
3094403 Family connections between European monarchs (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family connections between European monarchs)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)

Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)
6029816 Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)

King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)
816830 King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Indian Chiefs (engraving)

Indian Chiefs (engraving)
816511 Indian Chiefs (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Chiefs introduced to King George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Private Book Plate of King James II (engraving)

Private Book Plate of King James II (engraving)
609382 Private Book Plate of King James II (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Book Plate of King James II)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807771 The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: French naval squadron visiting Athens (colour litho)

French naval squadron visiting Athens (colour litho)
2795852 French naval squadron visiting Athens (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French naval squadron visiting Athens)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: State Barge of the King of Greece conveying the Royal Party to the Serapis (engraving)

State Barge of the King of Greece conveying the Royal Party to the Serapis (engraving)
1621426 State Barge of the King of Greece conveying the Royal Party to the Serapis (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Some Distinguished Dukes of York (engraving)

Some Distinguished Dukes of York (engraving)
1614960 Some Distinguished Dukes of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Distinguished Dukes of York)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Handels River Concert for George I (gravure)

Handels River Concert for George I (gravure)
969244 Handels River Concert for George I (gravure) by Hamman, Edouard Jean Conrad (1819-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handels River Concert for George I, 1717)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: City of London Medal to commemorate the Visit of the King of Greece (engraving)

City of London Medal to commemorate the Visit of the King of Greece (engraving)
1590818 City of London Medal to commemorate the Visit of the King of Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Historical Exhibition at Horncastle (engraving)

Historical Exhibition at Horncastle (engraving)
1097961 Historical Exhibition at Horncastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historical Exhibition at Horncastle)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: His Majesty the King of the Greeks attending Divine Worship at the Greek Church

His Majesty the King of the Greeks attending Divine Worship at the Greek Church, London-Wall (engraving)
1102817 His Majesty the King of the Greeks attending Divine Worship at the Greek Church, London-Wall (engraving) by English School

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Greek Peasants on their Way to welcome King George I (engraving)

Greek Peasants on their Way to welcome King George I (engraving)
1102885 Greek Peasants on their Way to welcome King George I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Peasants on their Way to welcome King George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver)

George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver)
2959922 George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: George I, snuff box, c. 1714 (silver & ivory)

George I, snuff box, c. 1714 (silver & ivory)
2959907 George I, snuff box, c.1714 (silver & ivory) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Royal visitors to France: George I, King of Greece (colour litho)

Royal visitors to France: George I, King of Greece (colour litho)
2818690 Royal visitors to France: George I, King of Greece (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal visitors to France: George I, King of Greece)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b / w photo)

Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b / w photo)
1593579 Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)

Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)
1595914 Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: The Triumph of Modern Taste, dedicated to Signora Faustina Bordoni (1693-1781)

The Triumph of Modern Taste, dedicated to Signora Faustina Bordoni (1693-1781)
DEC84563 The Triumph of Modern Taste, dedicated to Signora Faustina Bordoni (1693-1781), engraved by Venerys, c.1727 (engraving) by French School

Background imageGeorge I Collection: King George I (engraving)

King George I (engraving)
3626339 King George I (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George I (1660-1727)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Horace Walpoles First Interview with George I (engraving)

Horace Walpoles First Interview with George I (engraving)
654582 Horace Walpoles First Interview with George I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horace Walpoles First Interview with George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Portrait of George I of Great Britain of Ireland (engraving)

Portrait of George I of Great Britain of Ireland (engraving)
960099 Portrait of George I of Great Britain of Ireland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I of Great Britain of Ireland)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: The House of Hanover (engraving)

The House of Hanover (engraving)
671087 The House of Hanover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Hanover. 1. George I (1714--1727). 2. George II (1727--1760). 3

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)

Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)
6029827 Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George I)

Background imageGeorge I Collection: Procession of King George I of Greece crossing Holborn Viaduct during his visit to London

Procession of King George I of Greece crossing Holborn Viaduct during his visit to London
5996818 Procession of King George I of Greece crossing Holborn Viaduct during his visit to London, 15 November 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer



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"George I: A Tale of Royalty and Resilience" Step into the fascinating world of George I, a man who traversed borders and left an indelible mark on history. Born as Grand Duke Constantine Nikolaevich of Russia in 1827, he later became known as George I of Greece. This captivating image captures him in Pavlovsk, Saint Petersburg, Russia - a historic moment brought to life through a digitally restored reproduction. While the exact original date remains unknown, this glimpse into the past transports us to a time when Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer donned his coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow in c1650. The juxtaposition between eras adds depth to our understanding of George I's reign. As we delve further into his lineage, we encounter names that echo through centuries: Yaroslav, Sviatoslav II, Sviatopolk - each contributing their own chapter to the grand tapestry of Russian monarchy. Vladimir Monomakh and Yuri I follow suit before leading us towards Ivan II and Dmitry Donskoy. Finally, we arrive at Ivan III - all immortalized by Luigi Giarre's artistic prowess in 1831. However, not all moments were filled with regal splendor. An assassination attempt on King George I serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who wear crowns. Yet even amidst turmoil and danger, this resilient monarch continued to lead Greece fearlessly. The chandelier that bears his name stands tall as another testament to his legacy - its twelve lights illuminating rooms since its creation around 1719 with gilt-gesso adorning its frame. In contrast to these opulent fixtures lies an illustration depicting Yuri I Dolgorukiy retreating from besieged Vladimir city in 1836; it reminds us that leadership is often accompanied by difficult decisions and sacrifices.