Lord Protector Of The Commonwealth Collection

Oliver Cromwell, c. 1653 (oil on canvas)
621923 Oliver Cromwell, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653

John Owen, English theologian, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of John Owen (1616-1683), Nonconformist church leader. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London)

Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. John Lambert (1619- 1684), English Parliamentary general and politician who fought in the English Civil War

The International Exhibition: colossal plaster statue of Cromwell, by John Bell, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: colossal plaster statue of Cromwell, by John Bell, 1862. The International Exhibition: colossal plaster statue of Cromwell, by John Bell, 1862

Cromwell at the Blue Boar, Holborn, London, 1640, (c1883), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Cromwell at the Blue Boar, Holborn, London, 1640, (c1883), (c1902). After a painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection

Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames, London, c1845. Artist: G Howse
Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames, London, c1845. View of the summer house in the grounds of a house at Mortlake, said to have been occupied by Oliver Cromwell, but certainly by his son-in-law

Elizabeth Steward, mother of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the mother of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Mary Cromwell, Countess Fauconberg, third daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Mary Cromwell (1637-1713), third daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. Artist: Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. The Council of State, 1653. Letter written from Whitehall to the Lord Mayor of London desiring him and the Alderman to be present

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. In suit of armour with lace collar
5913173 Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. In suit of armour with lace collar. With sword, fox skin, snake, mask, and scales

Oliver Cromwell, after 1653. Creator: Jan van de Velde
Oliver Cromwell, after 1653

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599
6338621 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599, began reign 1653 and beheaded 1658 by Armstrong

Oliver Cromwell, 1802. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Oliver Cromwell, 1802

Ben Lomond and Inveruglas Isle, c1870. Ruins of a castle on Inveruglas Isle, a small uninhabited island within Loch Lomond, once home to the chiefs of the Clan MacFarlane

Jeremy Taylor, (1613-1667), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Jeremy Taylor, (1613-1667), 1830. Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) English cleric in the Church of England known as an author during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell

Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell

Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) painter of Dutch origin, prominent portrait painter to the courts of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and after the English Restoration in 1660

Lambert, (1619-1684), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lambert, (1619-1684), 1830. John Lambert (1619-1684) English Parliamentary general and politician who fought during the English Civil War and then in Oliver Cromwells Scottish campaign

Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Charles II (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from Restoration of the monarchy in 1600 until his death

Fleetwood, (c1618-1692), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fleetwood, (c1618-1692), 1830. Charles Fleetwood (c1618-1692) English Parliamentarian soldier and politician, named Cromwells Lieutenant General in the Third English Civil War

Sir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1612-1671) English nobleman, peer, politician, general

Cromwell at Marston Moor, 1909, (c1930). Creator: Ernest Crofts
Cromwell at Marston Moor, 1909, (c1930). Oliver Cromwell after the Battle of Marston Moor in Yorkshire, fought on 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War

The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. The Old George Inn on Salisbury high street, a coaching inn between London and the South West, dating from 1364

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1773. Speech given by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) at the House of Commons on Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 20 April 1653. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Lieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Charles Fleetwood (c1618- 1692), English Parliamentarian soldier and politician, Lord Deputy of Ireland (1652-1655)

John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. Creator: Unknown
John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. John Thurloe (1616-1668), secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England for Oliver Cromwell

England & Wales in the Winter of 1643-44, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
England & Wales in the Winter of 1643-44, 1926. Map showing England and Wales during the Civil War period. The key shows districts held by the king (Charles I), and by parliament

On the wane, 1897. Creator: John Leech
On the wane, 1897. The Moon as a letter C, with a caricature of a man with a bandaged nose, possibly Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland

One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Creator: John Leech
One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Satire on Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death

The Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who was elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire in 1628

One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Creator: John Leech
One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Satire on the English Civil Wars (1642-1648) - a skeleton and Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), with bulbous nose, having a sword fight

Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648) - sword fight between King Charles I, ( Cavalier ) and Oliver Cromwell, ( Roundhead )

Oliver Cromwell, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Oliver Cromwell, (1933). Portrait of English military leader and politician Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658). Cromwell was Lord Protector of England during the Commonwealth period following the trial

Mr. Oliver Cromwell of Ely Visits Mr. John Milton, 1883, (1886). Artist: Robert Hoskin
Mr. Oliver Cromwell of Ely Visits Mr. John Milton, 1883, (1886). 19th century imagining of a scene in which Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) visits the blind poet John Milton (1608-1674)

Oliver Cromwell, c1657, (1941). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English military leader and politician. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker. [Collins, London, 1941]

Uxbridge, c1910. House where Cromwell and Commissioners sat, 1645. Breweries, Bricks. Population, 12, 910. Card from a game containing views of the chief towns in each county

View of Oliver Cromwells house, Clements Lane, Westminster, London, c1840. Artist
View of Oliver Cromwells house, Clements Lane, Westminster, London, c1840

General Charles Fleetwood, (1811). Artist: Robert Dunkarton
General Charles Fleetwood, (1811). Portrait of Fleetwood (died 1692) in armour, with a moustache and small beard. Fleetwood commanded a regiment in the New Model Army during the English Civil War

General Charles Fleetwood, (c1800). Artist: R Cooper
General Charles Fleetwood, (c1800). Portrait of General Charles Fleetwood in armour. Fleetwood (died 1692) commanded a regiment in the New Model Army during the English civil war

Cromwell House, Smithfield, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
View of Cromwell House, near Smithfield and Clerkenwell Close, London, 1880. A horse and cart stands outside the building which was once Oliver Cromwells residence

Burning the rumps at Temple Bar, London, 1726. Artist: William Hogarth
Burning the rumps at Temple Bar, London, 1726; the London populace, disgusted with the Rump Parliament which assembled after Oliver Cromwells death

Oliver Cromwells House, Clerkenwell Close, London, 19th century

Habit of an Oliverian 1650. A supporter of Oliver Cromwell

Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Artist: Albert Haelwegh
Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War. After the war England, Scotland and Ireland became a commonwealth

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"Lord Protector of the Commonwealth: The Legacy of Oliver Cromwell" Step back in time to the 17th century, where a man named Oliver Cromwell rose to prominence as a key figure in English history. Born in 1599, Cromwell would become known as the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, leaving an indelible mark on his country. In this captivating collection of portraits and artworks, we catch glimpses into Cromwell's life and reign. A striking oil painting from c. 1653 showcases his commanding presence, while another portrait depicts him clad in armor with a lace collar, sword at his side—a symbol of strength and authority. Cromwell's influence extended beyond himself; Lieutenant General Lambert is depicted in an intriguing artwork from 1785, highlighting their shared military prowess. Another powerful image captures Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament—an act that solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with. Delve deeper into history through letters exchanged between Cromwell and General Fairfax—words penned during turbulent times that reveal both strategic thinking and unwavering determination. These correspondences offer us insight into the mind of a leader who shaped England's destiny. But who was Oliver Cromwell behind closed doors? An intimate portrayal shows him at leisure within London's Blue Boar inn—a glimpse into his personal life away from politics and warfare. Family ties are also explored here: Elizabeth Steward, mother to Oliver Cromwell, is immortalized in art alongside her influential son. Their connection serves as a reminder that even great leaders have roots grounded firmly within their families. As we reflect upon these images spanning centuries past, it becomes clear why Oliver Cromwell remains such an enigmatic figure today. His reign may have been cut short by tragedy—he was beheaded in 1658—but his impact on England cannot be understated. Oliver Cromwell—the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth—left behind not only a complex legacy but also a lasting imprint on the pages of history.