Chancellor Collection (#23)

Gra goire Huret (French, 1606 - 1670), Chancellor Pierre Seguier, engraving on laid paper
Gra© goire Huret (French, 1606 - 1670), Chancellor Pierre Seguier, engraving on laid paper

Domenico Maria Fratta (Italian, 1696 - 1763), Monument to William Chancellor Cowper, 1732, pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper; partially pricked for transfer

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquis of Lansdowne, engraved by D. J. Pound from a photograph
XJF392651 Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquis of Lansdowne, engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London

Jan Zamoyski (engraving)
XIR382392 Jan Zamoyski (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean Zamoyski (1542-1605); founded the city of Zamosc; ); Italian

Bismarck with Emperor Wilhelm I in a room in the Unter den Linden palace, Berlin
XPH365264 Bismarck with Emperor Wilhelm I in a room in the Unter den Linden palace, Berlin (w/c on paper) by Siemenroth, Konrad (1854-1915/16) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rolin Madonna (La Vierge au Chancelier Rolin), c. 1435 (panel) (detail of 2993)
XIR351687 The Rolin Madonna (La Vierge au Chancelier Rolin), c.1435 (panel) (detail of 2993) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 66x62 cm; Louvre, Paris

Sir Edward Coke, engraved by Thomas Trotter, 1792 (engraving)
XJF349791 Sir Edward Coke, engraved by Thomas Trotter, 1792 (engraving) by Jansen, Cornelius (1585-1638) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Coke (1552-1624)

Lord Tennysons Play of Becket, at the Lyceum Theatre, London, Uk: 1. King Henry
LORD TENNYSONs PLAY OF BECKET, AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, LONDON, UK: 1. King Henry and Rosamund in the Bower. 2. Becket Awaiting his Fate. 3. Rosamund (Miss Ellen Terry). 4. Becket as Chancellor. 5

The Lord Chancellor Taking his Seat in the House of Lords as a Peer, Uk, 1873 Engraving

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, (Right Hon. Sir Charles Wood) Introducing the Budget in the House of Commons, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Plum Pudding Billy in all his Glory, 1784 (colour engraving)
XCF290967 Plum Pudding Billy in all his Glory, 1784 (colour engraving) by English School, (18th century); 22.1x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, publisher, en sanguine engraving 1789, rear views of the Prince of Wales, Maria Fitzherbert

Otto von Bismarck (engraving)
KW280620 Otto von Bismarck (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Eduard Leopold (1815-98)

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, engraved by H. Cook, from National Portrait Gallery
KW274233 Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, engraved by H. Cook, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Lawrence

Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1740 (engraving)
XJF2604333 Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1740 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri-Francois d Aguesseau (1668-1751) (oil on canvas)
XIR180049 Henri-Francois d Aguesseau (1668-1751) (oil on canvas) by Tournieres, Robert (1668-1752); 144x113 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

The Rolin Madonna (La Vierge de Chancelier Rolin), detail of the view between the columns, c
XIR173104 The Rolin Madonna (La Vierge de Chancelier Rolin), detail of the view between the columns, c.1435 (oil on panel) (see also 2993) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Louvre, Paris

William Lowndes (1652-1724), Auditor of His Majestys Court of Exchequer, 1771
XYC146045 William Lowndes (1652-1724), Auditor of His Majestys Court of Exchequer, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 126.8x102 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Clovis, Prince of Hohenlohe (engraving)
XIR1272740 Clovis, Prince of Hohenlohe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chlodwig Carl Viktor, Prince of Hohenlohe-SchillingsfAOErst)

1218113; out of copyright

Otto von Bismarck and Napoleon III meeting at the Chaussee Von Donchery on the 2nd September 1870
XIR1218114 Otto von Bismarck and Napoleon III meeting at the Chaussee Von Donchery on the 2nd September 1870 (engraving) by German School

1218115; out of copyright

1218112; out of copyright

Portrait of Michel Le Tellier, Friedrich Wilhelm Burmeister, 1855-1915

Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, from L Univers Illustre
KW1547354 Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, from L Univers IllustrA©, 1866 (engraving) by French School

Down The Watter
1885: Moored at Broomielaw, Glasgow in the foreground the steamer Chancellor (1880) behind which is Buchanans Vivid and then Eagle both dating from 1864

IRELAND: STATE CARRIAGE. State carriage used by the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, 1780. Wood engraving, English, 1869

GERMANY: REICHSTAG, 1917. The Reichstag in session, 1917. Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg is seated on the platform on the left

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam of 5 February 1875, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf

WORLD WAR I: KARL RENNER. Austrian Chancellor Karl Renner (seated, left) and the Austrian envoy in France to sign the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Photograph, 1919

WWI: REICHSTAG, 1914. German chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg announcing the inevitability of war, at the start of World War I, 1914

GERMAN MOBILIZATION, 1914. Document ordering mobilization of the German Army and Navy on a war footing by 1 August 1914, signed by Kaiser Wilhelm II and Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg

FREDERIC THESIGER (1794-1878). 1st Baron of Chelmsford. English jurist and Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Photograph, 1876

PRINCE MAXIMILIAN OF BADEN (1867-1929). German prince and politician. Photograph, early 20th century

GEORG VON HERTLING (1843-1919). Bavarian politician and Chancellor of the German Empire, 1917-1918. Photograph, early 20th century

CHARLES HALL (1814-1883). English barrister and judge. Photograph, 1876

CARTOON: CENSORSHIP, 1862. Cartoon depicting journalists in a stormy sea of censorship enforced by the police (right) and Bismarck (left). German cartoon, 1862

HENRI-FRANCOIS AGUESSEAU (1668-1751). French jurist. Lithograph, French, 19th century

OTTO VON BISMARCK (1815-1898). Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen. Prussian statesman. Photographed in Berlin, n.d

T. von BETHMANN HOLLWEG (1856-1921). Theobald Theodor Friedrich Alfred von Bethmann Hollweg. German politician. Lithograph, c1915

VAN EYCK: VIRGIN AND CHILD. The Virgin and Child with Chancellor Rolin. Oil on panel, Jan van Eyck, c1430

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The Congress of Berlin, 1878. Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia, seated at left, speaks with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

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"Chancellor: A Historical Figure Shaping Nations and Politics" The term "chancellor" holds a significant place in history, representing influential figures who have shaped nations and politics. One such notable chancellor was Otto von Bismarck, known as the Iron Chancellor. His political prowess led to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in the late 19th century. Bismarck's iconic moment came when he decided to drop his pilot, symbolizing his departure from relying on guidance and advice. This move showcased his determination to steer Germany towards greatness independently. In 1890, artist John Tenniel captured this pivotal event in his artwork titled "Dropping the Pilot. " The image portrays Bismarck standing at the helm of a ship while dropping a pilot into stormy waters below – an allegory for Bismarck taking full control of Germany's destiny. The influence of chancellors extended beyond Germany. In Britain, Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster during Queen Victoria's reign. He played a crucial role in liberal election campaigns, advocating for progressive policies that aimed to uplift society. Another prominent British figure associated with the title is David Lloyd George. As Prime Minister during World War I, he left Downing Street after leading Britain through one of its most challenging periods. Chancellors also made their mark through artistic expressions like Walter Passmore's portrayal of Iolanthe or Johannes Kip's depiction of Burlington House in Piccadilly during the early 18th century. These artworks showcase how chancellors' influence transcended politics and influenced cultural spheres as well. Cartoons were another medium used to comment on chancellors' actions; one such example is "The Confidence Trick. " featuring Northcote and Disraeli satirizing political maneuvering during their time. Frederick Edwin Smith stands out among these esteemed individuals as he held the title of the Exchequer in Britain.