Vertue Collection (page 2)

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

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and playwright, 1721, (1913). Artist: George Vertue
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and playwright, 1721. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]

St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841

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

Elizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750. Artist: George Vertue
Elizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750

Egbert the Saxon, first king of all England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Egbert the Saxon, first king of all England, (18th century). Egbert (c770-839) ruled Wessex from 802. His reign saw Wessex overtake Mercia as the dominant Anglo-Saxon kingdom

King John of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King John 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

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England, and father of Henry IV

Henry VI of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry VI of England, (18th century). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Henry VII of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry VII of England, (18th century). Henry (1457-1509) ruled from 1485-1509, and was the founder and first patriarch of the Tudor dynasty

George I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: George Vertue
George I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Artist: George Vertue
Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Waller (1606-1687) became emroiled in political intrigues in the 1640s and was arrested for his part in a plot to turn London into a royalist stronghold

King John of England, (1824). Artist: Worthington
King John of England, (1824). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216

John of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John of England, (18th century). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216

Edward I of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Edward I of England, (18th century). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307

Part of a letter from Matthew Prior the poet, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Matthew Prior
Part of a letter from Matthew Prior the poet, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). The letter regards Priors (1664-1721) portrait painted by Richardson and engraved by Vertue

King Edward IV of England. Artist: George Vertue
Portrait of Edward IV (1442-1483) who was King of England from 1461 to 1483, with a break of a few months in the period 1470-1471

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

William the Conqueror. Artist: George Vertue
William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

James I of England, 17th century. Artist: George Vertue
James I of England, 17th century. Portrait of King James (1566-1625), the first King of Great Britain. He ruled in Scotland as James VI from 1567

Richard III of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Richard III of England, (18th century). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

King William II. Artist: George Vertue
King William II. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

King James II of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King James II of England, (18th century). Portrait of James (1633-1701)

King Henry III, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King Henry III, (18th century). Portrait of Henry III (1207-1272), from the monument in Westminster Abbey

Henry III of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry III of England, (18th century). Portrait of King Henry III (1207-1272)

Henry V, King of England. Artist: George Vertue
Henry V, King of England. The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) became king in 1413. He is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings

Kings of England. Artist: George Vertue
Kings of England. Portraits of William the Conqueror, William II, Henry I, Henry II, Stephen, Richard I, John and Henry III

William III of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (1813). Artist: AW Warren
William III of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (1813). William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II

Henry I, King of England. Artist: George Vertue
Henry I, King of England. The youngest son of William I, the Conqueror, Henry I (1068-1135) became king in 1100. After defeating his brother Robert in a war for control of England and Normandy

Richard I, King of England. Artist: George Vertue
Richard I, King of England. The third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard I (1157-1199) reigned as King of England from 1189-1199

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

King George I, (19th century). Artist: AW Warren
King George I, (19th century). George I (Georg Ludwig, 1660-1727) was Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (Hanover) from 23 January 1698, and King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1 August 1714

John Flamsteed, English astronomer and clergyman, 1712 (1725). Artist: George Vertue
John Flamsteed, English astronomer and clergyman, 1712 (1725). Born in Denby, Derbyshire, and educated at Cambridge, Flamsteed (1646-1719)

John Locke, English philosopher, c1713 Artist: George Vertue
John Locke, English philosopher, c1680-1704. Locke (1632-1704) is regarded as the father of British empiricism. He was the author of Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)

Thomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Artist: George Vertue
Thomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Willis (1621-1675) was the first in modern times to notice the sweetish taste of diabetic urine in diabetes mellitus

Gresham College, London, 1739. Gresham College was established in 1597 in the mansion of Sir Thomas Gresham in Bishopsgate under the terms of his will

Robert Boyle, 17th century Irish chemist and physicist, 1739. Artist: George Vertue
Robert Boyle, 17th century Irish chemist and physicist, 1739. After attending school at Eton, Boyle (1627-1691), the seventh son of the 1st Earl of Cork, spent six years in Europe

John Flamsteed, astronomer, 1712. Artist: George Vertue
John Flamsteed, astronomer, 1712. Flamsteed was appointed the first Astronomer Royal of England by Charles II, on the founding of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, in 1675

Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. Artist: George Vertue
Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. To the left of his portrait are parts of a skull and a diagram of the spine and ribcage. To the right are several books

Daniel Turner, MD, LRCP, physician, 1717. Artist: George Vertue
Daniel Turner, MD, LRCP, physician, 1717. Turner was a physician and member of the Barber-Surgeons Company who published medical works. From the frontispiece of Turners book Syphillis

James Ussher, 17th century English clergyman and Archbishop of Armagh, 18th century. Artist: George Vertue
James Ussher, 17th century English clergyman and Archbishop of Armagh, 18th century. Using scriptural chronology, Ussher (1580-1656) fixed the date of the Earths Creation at 4004 BC

Matthew Parker, English prelate, 19th century. Parker (1504-1575) was the second Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559

Robert Rich 2nd Earl Of Warwick Baron Rich Portrait
Robert Rich, 1587 - 1658, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Baron Rich. English colonial administrator, advocate of religious toleration in North American colonies

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, 1633-1695. English politician, statesman and author. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, 1621-1683. English politician. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

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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.