Vertue Collection

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

Design for a Regency park entrance with neoclassical walls and wrought iron gates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

The Battle of Carberry Hill, 1567, c1742, (1944). Creator: George Vertue
The Battle of Carberry Hill, 1567, c1742, (1944). The Battle-Array of Carberry-hill near Edinburgh with the Surrender of Mary Queen of Scots to the Confederate Lords of Scotland

King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
King Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins

JOHN LYDGATE/VERTUE
JOHN LYDGATE English poet and Benedictine monk, with a Dance of Death Date: 1370? - 1450?

SMM2 p. 8 Sailing ship, from Theatre des Vices et Vertus, by Jan van der Noot (c
GUL174529 SMM2 p.8 Sailing ship, from Theatre des Vices et Vertus, by Jan van der Noot (c.1539-95) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); 13x13 cm; Glasgow University Library

Title-page of Lydgates Vertue of the Masse, printed by Wynkyn de Worde (engraving)
2788414 Title-page of Lydgates Vertue of the Masse, printed by Wynkyn de Worde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox (1612- 55
5892368 James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox (1612A- 55) British nobleman (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) & Vertue

Bust of Hollar in a Circular Frame (published in Vertue s, Description of the Works of the Ingenious Delineator & Engraver, Wenceslaus Hollar), 1745

John Milton, (1943). Creator: George Vertue
John Milton, (1943). Portrait of English writer and poet John Milton (1608-1674) aged 62 in 1670, according to the Latin inscription

King Alfred, 1733. Creator: George Vertue
King Alfred, 1733. Portrait in an oval frame inscribed Alfredus Magnus Rex Angliae, (Alfred the Great, King of England). On the table below are a crown, books, arrows, a lyre

Francis Beaumont. Creator: Evans
Francis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet

Francis Beaumont. Creator: William Evans
Francis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet

Joannes Gower, c1727. Creator: Unknown
Joannes Gower, c1727. Portrait of English poet John Gower (c1330-1408), a friend and contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is known primarily for three major works

Henry, Duke of Gloucester, 1736. Creator: George Vertue
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, 1736. Portrait of Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester (1640-1660), youngest son of King Charles I of England and Queen Henrietta Maria

The inside prospect of the Court, the Chappel and the Hall of Beaulieu, 1786. Courtyard of the Palace of Beaulieu in Boreham, Essex. A previous house on the site was known as New Hall

Monument to Henry III, c1730s. Creator: George Vertue
Monument to Henry III, c1730s. Portrait of King Henry III of England (1207-1272) with a vignette of Westminster Abbey in London where he is buried

Plan and elevation of the royal fireworks to be performed in St Jamess Park, London, 1749. The display, held on 27 April 1749, was to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession

Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, c1720. Artist: George Vertue
Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, c1720. View looking north, with a plan in the sky to the right. Designed by James Gibbs, the church was built in the 1720s

Monument to King Edward VI, Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London, c1740. The memorial was destroyed during the English Civil War

Lincolns Inn Chapel, Holborn, London, 1751. Artist: George Vertue
Lincolns Inn Chapel, Holborn, London, 1751. Views of the exterior of the chapel (top) and its ambulatory and stairs, with figures and a description on the left

Memorial to Thomas Sutton in the chapel of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London. Sutton was the founder of the Charterhouse school and hospital

Gresham College, City of London, 1740. Artist: George Vertue
Gresham College, City of London, 1740. Bird s-eye view of Gresham College, looking east, showing the entrance in Old Broad Street; with a numbered key to thecollege on the right

Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). Artist
Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). The queen is being carried by her armed guard and flanked by her courtiers

George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue
George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. King George is wearing long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in lower border

Edward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750). Artist: Pierre Francois Basan
Edward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750), with a surround, wearing armour and a crown on top of a helmet

King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue
King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). The charter gave Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse. Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor

Samuel Butler in wig and robes, 1744. Artist: George Vertue
The poet Samuel Butler in wig and robes, 1744

Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Wearing a long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in the lower border

Royal Exchange (1st) interior, London, 1739. Artist: George Vertue
Royal Exchange (1st) interior, London, 1739

Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London

Map of London, 1560. Artist: George Vertue
Map of London in the year 1560; showing the area between the end of the Strand and St Pauls Cathedral, with Southwark to the south of the River Thames and part of a key below

Map of London showing English Civil War Fortifications, c1642, (c1750). Plan of the City of London and surrounding area showing fortifications erected during the English Civil War, c1642

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). After coming to the throne in 871, much of Alfreds (849-899) reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (18th century). William (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold

Edward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Edward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

Edward I, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Edward I, King of England, (18th century). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

Henry IV, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry IV, King of England, (18th century). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1648-1721), 1722. Artist: Vertue, George (1684-1756)
John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1648-1721), 1722. Private Collection

Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). Artist: George Vertue
Samuel Butler (1612-1680), English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Edward IV, 1859. Artist: George Vertue
Edward IV, 1859. King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine

Henry VII, 1859. Artist: George Vertue
Henry VII, 1859. King of England, and Principality of Wales, first monarch of the House of Tudor. Credited with the restoration of political stability in England

Edward III, 1859. Artist: George Vertue
Edward III, 1859. King of England from 25 January 1327 until his death; noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority

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

William Russel Earl of Bedford, c1742. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
William Russel Earl of Bedford, c1742. English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641, fought in the Parliamentarian army

King Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). Artist: George Vertue
King Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). The King Street Gate of Whitehall Palace. It was built under the direction of Henry VIII in 1532, demolished in 1723

Edward II of England. 18th centuryArtist: George Vertue
Edward II of England. From the tomb at Gloucester Cathedral

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"Vertue: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of Vertue, where art and history intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From John Milton's literary genius to George Vertue's artistic prowess, this caption explores the diverse facets of vertue. Delve into the depths of creativity with "Design for a Regency park entrance, " an architectural masterpiece envisioned by John Milton Vertue. This design reflects his innovative approach towards blending nature and aesthetics. Discover the rich historical tapestry through George Vertue's intricate works. "The Battle of Carberry Hill, 1567" transports us back in time, capturing a pivotal moment in Scottish history with meticulous detail. Meanwhile, "King Canute the Dane" showcases George Vertue's ability to immortalize regal figures through his brushstrokes. Jan van der Noot's depiction of a sailing ship from Theatre des Vices et Vertus reminds us that virtue can be found even amidst life's tempestuous seas. The title-page engraving from Lydgates' "Vertue of the Masse, " printed by Wynkyn de Worde, serves as a testament to timeless wisdom passed down through generations. James Stewart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, emerges as an embodiment of virtuous leadership in his portrait captured by Evans. His noble countenance inspires admiration for those who strive for greatness while upholding moral values. Busts created by Hollar find their place within circular frames published in Vertue’s collection—a fitting tribute to both artists' commitment to preserving virtuous legacies throughout time. George Vertue pays homage to literary giants with portraits such as "John Milton. " This portrayal captures not only Milton's physical appearance but also echoes his intellectual brilliance that continues to inspire generations today. Lastly, we encounter King Alfred—another remarkable creation by George Vertue—who symbolizes courage and righteousness during tumultuous times. His image stands tall, reminding us of the enduring power of virtuous actions.