Earl Of Essex Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Walter Devereux (1539-1576), First Earl of Essex, dated 1572. Creator: British Painter
Portrait of Walter Devereux (1539-1576), First Earl of Essex, dated 1572

Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex, 1773. During a dispute with his cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex, (1567-1601), English soldier and courtier

The Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Creator: Unknown
The Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset (1590-1632) born Frances Howard, English noblewoman married at the age of 14 to the 13-year-old Robert Devereux

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Holl I
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex (c1485-1540), King Henry VIII of Englands chief minister

In Devereux Court, Full of Eighteenth-Century Associations, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
In Devereux Court, Full of Eighteenth-Century Associations, c1935. Devereux Court in Westminster, central London, with signs advertising Claymore and Dewars whisky

Essex House, Putney, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Essex House, Putney, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Essex House is thought to have been built

Cromwell House, From Aggass Map, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Cromwell House, From Aggass Map, (1897). The house of Thomas Cromwell at Austin Friars in the City of London, after a 16th-century map. Cromwell (1485-1540), was chief minister to King Henry VIII

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (1739). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (1739). English lawyer and statesman Thomas Cromwell (c1485-1540) was King Henry VIIIs chief minister

View of the effigy of Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex, from Temple Church, London, 1840. This is one of several effigies of knights from Temple Church

Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, c1580-1610, (1903). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Title-Page of the Great Bible, 1540, (1903). Artist: Master of Francois de Rohan
Title-Page of the Great Bible, 1540, (1903). Cromwell, Cranmer, and the King distributing Bibles. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

William Parr, Marquess of Northampton, c1538-1542 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
William Parr, Marquess of Northampton, c1538-1542 (1945). William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton, 1st Earl of Essex and 1st Baron Parr, KG (1513- 1571) was brother of the Queen consort

Plate LXI - Sir Henry Bourchier, Lord Bourchier, Count of EU, and Earl of Essex, KG, 1872
Plate LXI - Sir Henry Bourchier, Lord Bourchier, Count of EU, and Earl of Essex, KG 1452-1483, 1872. Garter stall plate in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle

Englands Miraculous Preservation, 1646 (1903)
Englands Miraculous Preservation Emblematically Described, Erected for a Perpetual Monument to Posterity, 1646 (1903). An allegory showing the Ark of England containing three chambers

Cassiobury Park, Hertfordshire, home of the Earl of Essex, c1880. The house was remodelled by James Wyatt for the 5th Earl in the 1800s

A letter from Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, to Thomas Lord Cromwell, 1538, (1840). Artist: Miles Coverdale
Copy of a letter from Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, to Thomas Lord Cromwell, 1538, (1840). A letter regarding his annotations on the bible

Title page of the Great Bible, 1539, (1893). From Cromwells Bible, also known as the Great Bible, the first authorized translation of the Bible into the English language

Letter from Thomas Cranmer to Thomas Cromwell, Ford, 13th August 1537. Artist: Thomas Cranmer
Letter from Thomas Cranmer to Thomas Cromwell, Ford, 13th August 1537. Letter from Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Thomas Cromwell, Lord Cromwell, Vicar-General

Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, English statesman, (1823). Cromwell (c1485-1540) was King Henry VIII of Englands chief minister. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Artist: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Letter written from the port of Cadiz (which Essex refers to as Cales ), to William Cecil, Lord Burghley

Letter from Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell, 9th April 1536. Artist: Martin Luther
Letter from Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell, 9th April 1536. Letter, written in Latin from Wittenberg on Palm Sunday, by Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell (afterwards Lord Cromwell and Earl of Essex)

Thomas Cromwell, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, English nobleman, (1824). Artist: W Holl
Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, English nobleman, (1824). Devereux (1541-1576) was created earl of Essex in recognition of his service to Queen Elizabeth I

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601), End of 17th cen Artist: Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (1561-1636)
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601), End of 17th cen.. From a private collection

The first English translation of the Bible presented to Henry VIII, 1824 (engraving)
XJF307374 The first English translation of the Bible presented to Henry VIII, 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547)

Ruins of Chartley Castle, once Possessed by Robert, Earl of Essex, Tried for Treason
RUINS OF CHARTLEY CASTLE, ONCE POSSESSED BY ROBERT, EARL OF ESSEX, TRIED FOR TREASON, FEBRUARY 19, 1601. Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley in

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Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)
Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576, died 1619). From This War Without An Enemy by Richard Ollard, page 32

Ruins of Chartley Castle, once Possessed by Robert, Earl of Essex, Tried for Treason
RUINS OF CHARTLEY CASTLE, ONCE POSSESSED BY ROBERT, EARL OF ESSEX, TRIED FOR TREASON, FEBRUARY 19, 1601. Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley in

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The Earl of Essex, Thomas Cromwell, was a prominent figure in the 16th century. His intriguing life and tragic fate have been captured through various artistic depictions. One such portrayal is a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger from 1537. This artwork showcases the Earl of Essex during his prime years, exuding power and influence. Another portrait from 1890, created by an unknown artist, offers a different perspective on Cromwell's appearance. A significant event in Cromwell's life was his involvement with Queen Elizabeth I. The lithograph depicting the Countess of Nottingham returning his ring to the queen symbolizes her attempt to save him from execution but arriving too late. This heart-wrenching scene emphasizes their complex relationship and highlights the consequences of political intrigue. Furthermore, playing cards featuring key figures in the Rye House Plot of 1683 shed light on how Cromwell's legacy continued to be intertwined with political conspiracies long after his death. Queen Elizabeth I herself is also prominently featured in several artworks related to Cromwell. A striking portrait captures her regal beauty as she ruled over England during this tumultuous period. An engraving shows an interview between her and Essex, showcasing their close connection despite their eventual falling out. Memorial medals dedicated to the they were created in 1646 as a tribute to his memory. These engravings serve as reminders of his significance even years after he met his tragic end. These diverse artistic representations provide glimpses into the life and times of Thomas Cromwell, better known as the Earl of Essex. From portraits capturing his image at different stages in history to scenes illustrating pivotal moments involving Queen Elizabeth I or political plots that shaped England's destiny – each artwork contributes to our understanding and fascination with this influential historical figure.