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William Herbert Collection

William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, was a prominent figure in the City of London during the 17th century

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tomb of the Earl of Pembroke and his wife, Anne Parr

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Pink striped trumpet lily, Crinum latifolium (Crinum speciosum)

Pink striped trumpet lily, Crinum latifolium (Crinum speciosum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an
FLO4609747 Pink striped trumpet lily, Crinum latifolium (Crinum speciosum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by William Herbert from Samuel Curtis Botanical

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Nerine humilis (Pale pink nerine, Nerine pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell

Nerine humilis (Pale pink nerine, Nerine pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4581035 Nerine humilis (Pale pink nerine, Nerine pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by William Herbert from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Poison bulb, giant crinum lily, grand crinum lily or spider lily

Poison bulb, giant crinum lily, grand crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium (Crinum declinatum)
FLO4609760 Poison bulb, giant crinum lily, grand crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium (Crinum declinatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by William

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 4: 'Jesus Meets His Mother', c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 4: "Jesus Meets His Mother", c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 4: " Jesus Meets His Mother", c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 4: 'Jesus Meets His Mother, c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 4: "Jesus Meets His Mother, c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 4: " Jesus Meets His Mother, c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 13: 'Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross', c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 13: "Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross", c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 13: " Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross", c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 5: 'Jesus is Assisted in Carrying His Cross, c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 5: "Jesus is Assisted in Carrying His Cross, c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 5: " Jesus is Assisted in Carrying His Cross, c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 13: 'Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross, c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 13: "Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross, c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 13: " Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross, c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 14: 'Jesus is Laid in His Tomb', c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 14: "Jesus is Laid in His Tomb", c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 14: " Jesus is Laid in His Tomb", c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Keystone Design, c. 1936. Creator: William Herbert

Keystone Design, c. 1936. Creator: William Herbert
Keystone Design, c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 3: 'Jesus Falls the First Time', c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 3: "Jesus Falls the First Time", c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 3: " Jesus Falls the First Time", c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Station of the Cross No. 2: 'The Cross is Laid on Jesus', c. 1936

Station of the Cross No. 2: "The Cross is Laid on Jesus", c. 1936
Station of the Cross No. 2: " The Cross is Laid on Jesus", c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Bit, c. 1936. Creator: William Herbert

Bit, c. 1936. Creator: William Herbert
Bit, c. 1936

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Pieced Quilt (1 Square), c. 1940. Creator: William Herbert

Pieced Quilt (1 Square), c. 1940. Creator: William Herbert
Pieced Quilt (1 Square), c. 1940

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Wall Painting, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William Herbert

Wall Painting, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William Herbert
Wall Painting, 1935/1942

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician
3745455 William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier, from Old England: A Pictorial Museum, pub

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Wilton House (b / w photo)

Wilton House (b / w photo)
5209142 Wilton House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilton House. Illustration for Beautiful Britain, Views of Our Stately Homes (Werner)

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armour of William Herbert

Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armour of William Herbert
2970781 Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armour of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, c.1550 (steel with traces of gilding & leather) by English School

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Wilton House, Wiltshire (colour photo)

Wilton House, Wiltshire (colour photo)
3094874 Wilton House, Wiltshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilton House, Wiltshire. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (engraving)

William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (engraving)
2791487 William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke)

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert (engraving)

William Herbert (engraving)
978564 William Herbert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Herbert. Illustration for The Handbook to Autographs by Frederick G Netherclift (c 1880)

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Portrait of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, c. 1620-30 (oil on panel)

Portrait of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, c. 1620-30 (oil on panel)
470212 Portrait of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, c.1620-30 (oil on panel) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 73x60 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: William Herbert)

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable William Herbert, 2nd Marquess of Powis, 1660-1745

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable William Herbert, 2nd Marquess of Powis, 1660-1745
6340318 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable William Herbert, 2nd Marquess of Powis, 1660-1745 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: Daniel, (1562-1619), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Daniel, (1562-1619), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Daniel, (1562-1619), 1830. Samuel Daniel (1562-1619) English poet and historian, studied at Oxford University, tutor to the family of Lord Herbert and translated works from Latin to English

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke, 17th century, (1923). Artist: Robert van Voerst

William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke, 17th century, (1923). Artist: Robert van Voerst
William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke, 17th century. After Daniel Mijtens (c1590-c1647). From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, (1580-1630), 1824. Artist: J Jenkins

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, (1580-1630), 1824. Artist: J Jenkins
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, (1580-1630), 1824. Herbert was chancellor of the University of Oxford and he co-founded Pembroke College, Oxford, with King James I of England

Background imageWilliam Herbert Collection: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916


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William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, was a prominent figure in the City of London during the 17th century. His legacy is commemorated by a magnificent monument in old St Paul's Cathedral, serving as a reminder of his influence and contributions to society. In addition to his political achievements, it also had a deep devotion to religion. This is evident through his involvement in the creation of several religious artworks. One such piece is Station of the Cross No. 4: "Jesus Meets His Mother, " crafted around 1936. The emotional depiction captures the profound moment when Jesus encounters his mother on his journey to Calvary. Another notable artwork attributed to William Herbert is Station of the Cross No. 13: "Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross. " Created with great skill and sensitivity, this piece portrays the sorrowful scene where Jesus' lifeless body is gently removed from the cross. Station of the Cross No. 5: "Jesus Is Assisted in Carrying His Cross" showcases William Herbert's ability to convey both physical strain and spiritual resilience within an artistic composition dating back to approximately 1936. Furthermore, he contributed significantly as a designer with creations like Keystone Design (c. 1936), Bit (c. 1936), and Pieced Quilt (1 Square) (c. 1940). These works demonstrate not only his talent but also reflect different aspects of his creative vision beyond religious themes. William Herbert's artistic endeavors encompassed various mediums and subjects throughout history that continue to captivate audiences today. Whether it be through monumental sculptures or intricate quilt designs, he left an indelible mark on artistry for generations to come.