Stephen I Collection

King Stephens queen petitioning to the Empress Matilda for the release of her husband, 1141 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Stephen (Of Blois), (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Stephen (Of Blois), (c1911). King Stephen I of England. From an engraved portrait in the British Museum'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911"

The crowns of English sovereigns from William the Conqueror to Charles I, 1937. A plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1864. Henry of Anjou, Henry II (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189), and King Stephen, (1135-1154) confer across the Thames, 1153 at Wallingford

Stephen, King of England (engraving)
7185570 Stephen, King of England (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen, King of England)

Stephen I, King of Hungary (engraving)
3647242 Stephen I, King of Hungary (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen I, King of Hungary (c975-1038)

The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary (engraving)
3647313 The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary (engraving) by Benczur, Gyula (or Julius de) (1844-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary)

The Bamberg Horseman, statue at Bamberg Cathedral, Germany (engraving)
3646878 The Bamberg Horseman, statue at Bamberg Cathedral, Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bamberg Horseman, statue at Bamberg Cathedral)

Stephen, (c1096-1154), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Stephen, (c1096-1154), 1830. Stephen (c1096-1154), known as Stephen of Blois, King of England from 22 December 1135 to his death, Count of Boulogne 1125-1147 and Duke of Normandy from 1135-1144

King Saint Stephen in the battle with the Turks, ca. 1718-1719. Creator: Anonymous
King Saint Stephen in the battle with the Turks, ca. 1718-1719. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Baptism of Vajk, 1875. Creator: Benczur, Gyula (1844-1920)
The Baptism of Vajk, 1875. Found in the Collection of Magyar Nemzeti Galeria

Furness Abbey, c1896. Artist: Green Brothers
Furness Abbey, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Battle of the Standard, Northallerton, Yorkshire, 22nd August 1138, (1880). Artist
Battle of the Standard, Northallerton, Yorkshire, 22nd August 1138, (1880). Some form of ceremony is taking place next to the fire in the countryside

Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Henry of Anjou (1133-1189) and Stephen of Blois (1096-1154)

Matilda is permitted to retire from Arundel, Sussex, 1139 (1864). Matilda (1102-1167), the daughter of Henry I of England

Stephen, 1935. King Stephen (1096-1154). Stephen was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154. From Kings & Queens of England - A Series of 50. [John Player & Sons, London, 1935]

Virgin and child with Saints James, John the Baptist, Pope Stephen I and Francis. Found in the Collection of Museo dell Accademia Etrusca e della Citta di Cortona

Stephen, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Stephen, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Stephen, 1788. Stephen (1096-1154), King of England from 1135 to his death. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

A Man of the Time of Stephen, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of Stephen, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Stephen (c1092-1154) known as Stephen of Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1135 to 1154

Stephen, (1092-1154), c1787. Often referred to as Stephen of Blois, he was a grandson of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1135 to his death

Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

King Stephen, 1783. Artist: Hawkins
King Stephen, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

A Woman of the Time of Stephen, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Stephen, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Budapest. - St Stephen s-statue, c1900. Stephen I, also known as King Saint (c. 975-1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians between 997 and c1001

King Stephen, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Male costume, 1135-1154, (1904)

Stephen, King of England, 1788. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1788]

Flight of Matilda from Oxford, 1142 (1789). Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

Meeting of Stephen and Prince Henry at Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 1153. The middle of the 12th century in England was dominated by a civil war between the rival claimants to the throne, Matilda

Flight of Matilda from Oxford, 1142. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154. He supported the claim to the throne of Matilda (1102-1167)

Revolt of the citizens of London against Matilda, 1141. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

The Empress Matilda and the Queen of Stephen, 12th century. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

King Stephen taken prisoner, 1141. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154. He supported the claim to the throne of Matilda (1102-1167)

King Stephen (1096-1154). Artist: Smith
King Stephen (1096-1154). Stephen was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154

King Stephen (1096-1154), 18th century. Artist: George Vertue
King Stephen (1096-1154), 18th century. Stephen was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154

Stephen, King of England. Artist: Smith
Stephen, King of England. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154, when he was succeeded by his cousin Henry II, the first of the Angevin or Plantagenet Kings

The Empress Matilda refusing to release king Stephen, 1141. Artist: J Rogers
The Empress Matilda refusing to release king Stephen, 1141. Flight of Matilda from Oxford, 1142. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

Stephen of England, (17th century). Artist: P Vanderbanck
Stephen of England, (17th century). King Stephen (c1096-1154) reigned from 1135 to 1154

Stephen of England, (1788). Artist: I Taylor
Stephen of England, (1788). King Stephen (c1096-1154) reigned from 1135 to 1154

Stephen of England, (1812). Artist: Neagle
Stephen of England, (1812). King Stephen (c1096-1154) reigned from 1135 to 1154

King Stephen. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154, when he was succeeded by his cousin Henry II, the first of the Angevin or Plantagenet Kings

Stephen, the last Norman King of England, 1860. Portrait of King Stephen (1096-1154)

Equestrian statue of St Stephen, 19th century. Artist: Strobylos
Equestrian statue in Budapest of St Stephen, the first king of Hungary (967 or 969 or 975 -15 August 1038), 19th century

Empress Matilda escaping from the besieged Oxford Castle, 1142 (c19th century). Matilda was the wife of Henry V of Germany, daughter of Henry I of England and mother of Henry II

St Etienne, c1589-1632. Artist: Carlo Bononi
St Etienne, c1589-1632. St Stephen I, Pope from 254-257 and St Agatha, Sicilian saint (c250), holding a silver cup containing her severed breasts. Above them an Angel brings martyrs palm leaves

Empress Matilda, daughter and dispossessed heiress of Henry I of England, c1860. Matilda (1102-1167) allowed by the King, Stephen, to leave Arundel Castle for Gloucester in 1139

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"Stephen I: A King's Struggles and Triumphs Through Time" In the year 1141, amidst a tumultuous era, we find Stephen I of England facing a dire predicament. His queen fervently petitions Empress Matilda for his release, highlighting the intricate web of political alliances and power struggles that defined this period. The echoes of their plea reverberate through history. Fast forward to 1153, where Henry and Stephen engage in intense deliberations across the mighty Thames. James William Edmund Doyle captures this pivotal moment when two monarchs negotiate their way towards peace, shaping the destiny of England. The crowns worn by English sovereigns from William the Conqueror to Charles I symbolize centuries of royal lineage and authority. Amongst these illustrious rulers stands Stephen I, whose reign left an indelible mark on English history. But let us not forget that there is more than one Stephen in our narrative. Across Europe lies another king bearing this name - Stephen I of Hungary. Engravings depicting his baptism reveal a profound spiritual journey that would shape his legacy as a saintly ruler. As we delve further into history's tapestry, we encounter captivating engravings such as "The Bamberg Horseman, " standing tall at Bamberg Cathedral in Germany. This statue serves as a reminder of medieval chivalry and perhaps alludes to King Stephen's own valorous exploits. An intriguing portrait from 1830 depicts our enigmatic protagonist with an air of mystery surrounding him – who was behind its creation remains unknown. Yet it offers us a glimpse into how he was perceived during his time; regal yet enigmatic. Moving ahead to ca. 1718-1719, an anonymous artist immortalizes King Saint Stephen engaged in battle against the Turks - showcasing both his military prowess and unwavering devotion to protect his realm from external threats.