Robert Devereux Collection

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
3329532 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601) an English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex
5913162 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex. In lace collar, suit of armour, sash

Robert Devereux (1591-1646) 3Rd earl of Essex.engraved by H.T Ryall ( Aug 1837) from the original of Walker, in the collection of the most noble the Marquis of Stafford

Robert Devereux, E of Essex (engraving)
978484 Robert Devereux, E of Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux, E of Essex)

Robt Devereux (E of Essex) (engraving)
978472 Robt Devereux (E of Essex) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robt Devereux (E of Essex)

Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux (engraving)
3101481 Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux)

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
6014883 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux)

Queen Elizabeth I ordering the arrest of the Earl of Essex (chromolitho)
668712 Queen Elizabeth I ordering the arrest of the Earl of Essex (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reproduction of Signatures of the Tudors and their Court from
STC146720 Reproduction of Signatures of the Tudors and their Court from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (pen and ink on paper) by Essex

Meeting of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and Hugh O Neill, Earl of Tyrone, 1599 (engraving)
3656197 Meeting of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and Hugh O Neill, Earl of Tyrone, 1599 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reconciliation between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex (engraving)
654372 The Reconciliation between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux (engraving)
3626220 Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux)

Illustration from Le Comte d Essex by Thomas Corneille (1625-1709
CHT233231 Illustration from Le Comte d Essex by Thomas Corneille (1625-1709) published in 1680 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Robert Devereux, Earl Of Essex (engraving)
2811140 Robert Devereux, Earl Of Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux, Earl Of Essex)

Robert Devereux
2905696 Robert Devereux by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1646)

Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (engraving)
666058 Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex)

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (vellum with tortoiseshell frame & gold mount)
4820464 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (vellum with tortoiseshell frame & gold mount) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 20.8x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Devereux)

Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain
5216887 Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain, the Thirty Years War and scientists (engraving) by German School

Portrait of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1600-1700

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596 / 1601. Creator: Studio of Marcus Gheeraerts
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596/1601

Earl of Essex on Horseback, 1643. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Earl of Essex on Horseback, 1643

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

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

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

Miniatures of the Elizabethan Period (Victoria and Albert Museum. ), c1580-1610, (1903)
Miniatures of the Elizabethan Period (Victoria and Albert Museum.), c1580-1610, (1903). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D

Prince Rupert at Edgehill, 23 October 1642, (c1880). The Battle of Edgehill (or Edge Hill) was the first pitched battle of the First English Civil War, fought on on Sunday, 23 October 1642

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

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

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

Portrait Robert Devreux second count Essex darling
Portrait of Robert Devreux, second count of Essex, Robert Devreux, second count of Essex and the darling of Elizabeth I. The print has a French poem about his life as a caption

Earl Essex Horseback 1643 Etching first state
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The meeting of the Earl of Essex and the Earl of Tyrone in County Louth, Ireland in 1599
KW468264 The meeting of the Earl of Essex and the Earl of Tyrone in County Louth, Ireland in 1599, from The History of Ireland by Thomas Wright, published c.1854 (engraving) by Warren

1144391; out of copyright

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

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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. As her favorite, he held great influence and power in the English court. In this captivating copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff, we see Robert Devereux portrayed with elegance and strength. He wears a lace collar that adds an air of sophistication to his suit of armor, while a sash drapes across his chest symbolizing his noble status. This portrait captures the essence of Robert Devereux's character - brave and ambitious yet refined and cultured. His piercing gaze reveals determination as he navigates through the intricate web of politics at court. The artist skillfully brings out every detail, from the intricacies of his attire to the subtle nuances in expression. Known also as Comte d'Essex or simply Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux left an indelible mark on history with his military prowess and strategic acumen. This oil painting on panel showcases him in all his glory – a formidable soldier ready to defend queen and country. However, not all was smooth sailing for this influential earl. The chromolitho depicting Queen Elizabeth I ordering his arrest serves as a reminder that even favorites can fall from grace. Yet despite their differences, there were moments when reconciliation prevailed between them as depicted in another enchanting engraving. In 1599, an important meeting took place between Robert Devereux and Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone – captured beautifully in this engrossing engraving. It portrays two powerful men coming together amidst political tensions; their expressions hint at both suspicion and curiosity about each other's intentions. The legacy left behind by Robert Devereux is one filled with triumphs and tribulations - a testament to the complexities inherent within human nature itself.