Noble Man Collection

BOTTICELLI: PRIMAVERA. Painting by Sandro Botticelli, c1477-78

HENRY WRIOTHESLEY (1573-1624). 3rd Earl of Southampton in the Tower of London. Oil painting by John de Critz, 1603

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. The Great Room of the English insurance company, at the Royal Exchange in London, England. Line engraving, English, 1890

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Ranjitsinhji / Spy / V. Fair
Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Rajput nobleman and English cricketer who played for Sussex

BARON FRIEDRICH von STEUBEN (1730-1794). American (Prussian-born) soldier. Steel engraving, American, 1857, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887)

Simon De Montfort(Elder)
SIMON DE MONTFORT 5th Earl of Leicester French nobleman, took part in 4th Crusade, prominent leader of Albigensian Crusade, died at siege of Toulouse in 1218

Alexander Herzen
ALEXANDER HERZEN Russian revolutionary, editor and writer, son of nobleman, exiled in the west, espoused socialist principles

The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898
GIBSON: LATEST NOBLEMAN. The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898

Princess Louise on her wedding day
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyl (1848-1939) on her wedding day on 21st March 1871. Louise married John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, heir to the 8th Duke of Argyl

(1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century
COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. Members and employees at the English insurance company. Line engravings, English, 1890

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. The Reading Room of Lloyds of London, the English insurance company, in the Royal Exchange. Line engraving, English, 1890

CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett (right) shakes hands with John L. Sullivan at the beginning of their championship fight in New Orleans, 7 September 1892

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. Original carte-de-visite photograph

GOTTFRIED LEIBNIZ (1646-1716). German mathematician and philosopher. Line engraving

GOTTFRIED von LEIBNIZ (1646-1716). Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz. German philosopher and mathematician. Copper engraving, 1745

Kaspar Schwenkfeld
KASPAR SCHWENKFELD German Silesian Nobleman and Christian reformer who influenced Puritanism in England

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1824. Benjamin Bovill, an underwriter of Lloyds of London. After a print by Robert Dighton, 1824

COUNT de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte François Joseph Paul de Grasse. French naval officer. Line engraving, English, 1785

Costume / 13th C Nobility
A medieval nobleman and his wife: he wears armour and carries a sword; her plain white dress is decorated with embroidery and ermine

Baltemore / Cecil Calvert
CECIL CALVERT 2nd BARON BALTEMORE Irish nobleman and colonial promoter in America

German Deer Hunt C16
A German nobleman hunts the deer - he is on a horse, his servants are on foot, with a bunch of ferocious-looking dogs

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

A noble man of Sri Lanka, King Rajasinha II of Kandy, and a Tirinanxy or Chief Priest
FLO4624005 A noble man of Sri Lanka, King Rajasinha II of Kandy, and a Tirinanxy or Chief Priest. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

EGAS, ENRIQUE DE (1455-1534)
Greco, Dom nikos Theotokpoulos, called El (1541-1614). The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest. This man could be

Marquis de Lafayette and Benjamin Franklin meeting for the first time at Paris, France, in February 1777
FRANKLIN & LAFAYETTE, 1777. Marquis de Lafayette and Benjamin Franklin meeting for the first time at Paris, France, in February 1777. Lithograph, French, 19th century

NEW ENGLAND: ACTIVITIES. Employments for gentlemen in New England. Line engraving, 1618, by Johann Theodore de Bry

JAMES SCOTT (1649-1685). Also known as James Crofts, 1st Duke of Monmouth. Line engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary miniature by Samuel Cooper

LUDOVICO SFORZA (1452-1508). Known as Il Moro, the Moor. Duke of Milan, 1481-1499. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Leonardo da Vinci

Russian nobility of the 18th century
Russian noble and ladies in summer dress, 1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Nils Rosen Von Ros
NILS ROSEN VON ROSENSTEIN Swedish nobleman and professor at Uppsala, medical specialising in childrens ailments

IRAN. Persepolis. Apadana or Audience Hall of Darius I.. Persian Guard (with cylindrical hat) and nobleman of the Medan court (round hat)

General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century

LANCELOT & GUINEVERE. The Dawn of Love: Lancelot and Guinevere. Steel engraving, 1867, after Gustave Dor

DUEL, 1874. Two gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols and swords. Line engraving, 1874

MERCHANT OF VENICE. Portia appealing to Shylock for mercy in their appearance before the duke: engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-97)

MOZART: DON GIOVANNI. The bass Friedrich Fischer as Leporello cataloguing the conquests of Don Giovanni from the opera of the same name by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

GEUR2A-00020
Russian serfs greeting a noble, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GEUR2A-00120
A group of Russian nobles called boyars, the Kremlin in the background, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

PROY2A-00113
Cutting off the long robes of the Russian boyars by order of Peter I. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration

PREV2A-00181
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, with his autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

PREV2A-00013
Baron von Steuben on horseback with other Continental Army officers at Valley Forge. Hand colored engraving of a painting

Burjat Nobleman from Siberia
A Burjat Nobleman from far Eastern Siberia, Russia, close to the border with Mongolia

French Nobleman
A French courtier of the court of Louis XIV, dressed in the height of fashion - long wig, sword and cane, feathered hat, lace everywhere. How long did it take him to get dressed ?

Geraldine of Albania
GERALDINE APPONYI VON NAGY-APPONY Daughter of Hungarian nobleman Count Gyula Apponyi de Nagy- Appony and American Gladys Virginia Stewart. Married King Zog of Albania in 1938

Ancient Roman costume (men)
Ancient Roman costume for men -- peasants, travellers, nobles, a priest and assistants

Ulrich von Liechtenstein, German Minnesanger
Ulrich von Liechtenstein, German nobleman, knight, politician and Minnesinger (writer and performer of love songs)

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In the realm of art, a noble man emerges from the depths of history, depicted in Botticelli's masterpiece "Primavera. " With grace and elegance, he stands among the ethereal figures, embodying nobility in every brushstroke. His presence exudes an aura of sophistication and refinement. Moving forward through time, we find ourselves in the grandeur of Lloyds of London. The Great Room echoes with whispers of insurance deals and fortunes made. Amongst this bustling scene, a noble man commands attention with his distinguished demeanor. He navigates through the intricacies of business with integrity and honor. Centuries earlier, Henry Wriothesley finds himself confined within the Tower of London. Despite his captivity, his spirit remains unbroken as portrayed by John de Critz's oil painting. This nobleman exemplifies resilience and strength even amidst adversity. The medieval tournament comes alive before our eyes; knights on horseback compete for glory and honor. Amidst this spectacle stands a noble man receiving a trophy - a symbol not only of victory but also chivalry and courage. Ranjitsinhji catches our gaze next - an enigmatic figure captured by Spy's penmanship. As an embodiment of nobility both on and off the cricket field, he inspires admiration for his skillful play as well as his character. Simon De Montfort (Elder) takes us back to historical battles fought for justice and freedom. A leader among men who championed democracy during turbulent times – truly a nobleman whose legacy endures. Alexander Herzen emerges as another beacon amongst these illustrious figures—a Russian philosopher whose ideas challenged societal norms while advocating for equality and individual liberty—an intellectual aristocrat fighting for change. Baron Friedrich von Steuben strides onto the stage next—a Prussian-born American soldier who played an instrumental role in shaping America's military prowess during its formative years—his dedication to duty making him a nobleman of the highest order.