Princes In The Tower Collection

"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. Creator: Unknown
"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. M. Stilke...has paid especial attention to the writings of our immortal Shakspeare;

Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho)
475416 Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-c.83)

Burial of the Princes in the Tower (engraving)
3623229 Burial of the Princes in the Tower (engraving) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial of the Princes in the Tower)

Scene from Shakespeares King Richard III (Act III, Scene 5) (litho)
5996168 Scene from Shakespeares King Richard III (Act III, Scene 5) (litho) by Piloty, Karl Theodor von (1826-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares King Richard III (Act III)

The Duke of Gloucester goes into Mourning for his Little Nephews (engraving)
670596 The Duke of Gloucester goes into Mourning for his Little Nephews (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward V (engraving)
451644 Edward V (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 28x18 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-83) King of England for two months in 1483

Edward V, (1470-c1483), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward V, (1470-c1483), 1830. Edward V (1470-c1483) succeeded his father, Edward IV, as King of England and Lord of Ireland on 9 April 1483. He was never crowned

Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward V, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward V of England (1470-c1483), his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester

Edward V, 1859. Artist: George Vertue
Edward 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

The Queen Dowager of Edward IV parting with her son, the Duke of York, 1483 (1793)
Elizabeth Woodville, the Queen Dowager of Edward IV, parting with her son, the Duke of York, 1483 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

King Edward V, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

The Dowager Queen of Edward 4th parting with the Duke of York to the two Archbishops by order of Richard the III. Richard, Duke of York and his brother

Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 1454 - 1483. English nobleman involved in Buckinghams Rebellion. A suspect in the death of the Princes in the Tower

Edward V 1470 - 1483 Short Lived And Uncrowned King Of England From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

The Reverend Dr. Shaw Preaching at St. Pauls Cross, London, 1483 (engraving)
XJF380290 The Reverend Dr. Shaw Preaching at St. Pauls Cross, London, 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend Dr)

Parting of Queen Elizabeth Wydville and her Son, the Duke of York (engraving)
XJF324390 Parting of Queen Elizabeth Wydville and her Son, the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sons of Edward IV parted from their mother by Richard Duke of Gloucester, 16th June 1483
KW259452 The sons of Edward IV parted from their mother by Richard Duke of Gloucester, 16th June 1483, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Wehnert

Richard, Duke of York, taking leave of his Mother, Elizabeth Woodville, in the Sanctuary
BAL25920 Richard, Duke of York, taking leave of his Mother, Elizabeth Woodville, in the Sanctuary, Westminster by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

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"Pity, you ancient stones, those tender babes, whom envy hath immured within your walls. " These haunting words echo through the corridors of history, forever etched in the tragic tale of the Princes in the Tower. In George Harrap & Son's vivid illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings (1912), we are transported to a time shrouded in mystery and darkness. The image captures our attention with its vibrant colors and intricate details. We see two young boys, innocent faces filled with fear as they stand confined within their prison walls. The weight of their fate hangs heavy upon them, as envy and treachery conspire against their very lives. In another engraving titled "The murder of the Princes in the Tower, " we witness a chilling scene unfold before our eyes. Tyrrel and his accomplices carry out Richard III's sinister order to smother Edward V and the Duke of York. The room is cloaked in shadows, mirroring the evil that lurks within men's hearts. As we delve deeper into this grim narrative, an engraving depicts King Edward V and his brother being smothered in bed. Their innocence extinguished by ruthless hands driven by ambition and power, and is a heart-wrenching sight that leaves us questioning humanity itself. King Richard III takes center stage on yet another engraving; his frontispiece revealing a man consumed by darkness. His actions forever stained by this heinous crime committed against these defenseless children who were meant to be under his protection. In Hildebrandt's powerful depiction titled "Murder of Edward V and the Duke of York, " we witness once again how these young princes met their untimely demise at such tender ages. The artist skillfully captures both horror and sorrow on their lifeless faces – victims sacrificed for political gain. But amidst all this tragedy lies one final engraving: "Burial of the murdered sons of Edward IV, in the Tower.