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Edward Vi Collection (#2)

Edward VI, the King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553, was a significant figure in English history

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: The monument of King Edward VI (engraving)

The monument of King Edward VI (engraving)
603639 The monument of King Edward VI (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monument of King Edward VI in Henry VIIs Chapel in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Christs Hospital, founded by Edward VI (engraving)

Christs Hospital, founded by Edward VI (engraving)
654371 Christs Hospital, founded by Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital, founded by Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Shakespeare / Edward VI, Shovelboard Piece, c. 1550 (metal)

Shakespeare / Edward VI, Shovelboard Piece, c. 1550 (metal)
2959888 Shakespeare / Edward VI, Shovelboard Piece, c.1550 (metal) by English School, (16th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Reproduction of Signatures of the Tudors and their Court from

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

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: European Royalty (oil on canvas)

European Royalty (oil on canvas)
LCF223148 European Royalty (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 101.6x66 cm; Trustees of Leeds Castle Foundation, Maidstone, Kent

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 5499)

The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 5499)
FC323495 The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 5499) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: King Edward VI of England (coloured engraving)

King Edward VI of England (coloured engraving)
3638227 King Edward VI of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI of England (1537-1553).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Cheapside Cross, as it appeared in 1547, showing part of the procession of Edward VI to his

Cheapside Cross, as it appeared in 1547, showing part of the procession of Edward VI to his coronation
3636169 Cheapside Cross, as it appeared in 1547, showing part of the procession of Edward VI to his coronation, from a painting of the time (engraving) by English School

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI (engraving)
3639014 Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Seymour)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI writes the journal of his life (engraving)

Edward VI writes the journal of his life (engraving)
973350 Edward VI writes the journal of his life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI writes the journal of his life)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c. 1540, pub. 1902 (collotype)

Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c. 1540, pub. 1902 (collotype)
1073616 Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c.1540, pub. 1902 (collotype) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: King Edward VI (engraving)

King Edward VI (engraving)
3646381 King Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI (1537-1553).); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Latimer Preaching before Edward VI (engraving)

Latimer Preaching before Edward VI (engraving)
663377 Latimer Preaching before Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latimer Preaching before Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London (engraving)

The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London (engraving)
606343 The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward VI (litho)

Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward VI (litho)
1629878 Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward VI (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b / w photo)

Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b / w photo)
1593579 Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Medals of English Sovereigns)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: English Coins, Henry VIII, Edward VI (b / w photo)

English Coins, Henry VIII, Edward VI (b / w photo)
6003788 English Coins, Henry VIII, Edward VI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Coins, Henry VIII, Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550 (engraving)

Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550 (engraving)
3640589 Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Coronation of Edward VI, Procession passing Cheapside Cross, 1547 (engraving)

Coronation of Edward VI, Procession passing Cheapside Cross, 1547 (engraving)
2791261 Coronation of Edward VI, Procession passing Cheapside Cross, 1547 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Shakespeare / Edward VI, aShovelboard Piece, ac. 1550 (metal)

Shakespeare / Edward VI, aShovelboard Piece, ac. 1550 (metal)
2959887 Shakespeare / Edward VI, AShovelboard Piece, Ac.1550 (metal) by English School, (16th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597 (oil on panel)

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597 (oil on panel)
2970537 Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 63x78 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Titlepage to the ninth book, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe

Titlepage to the ninth book, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
STC469160 Titlepage to the ninth book, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub. 1684 (litho) by English School

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Frontispiece, The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 (litho)

Frontispiece, The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 (litho)
475450 Frontispiece, The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 (litho) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Statues of Queen Elizabeth I, King Charles I and King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel

Statues of Queen Elizabeth I, King Charles I and King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel
5226807 Statues of Queen Elizabeth I, King Charles I and King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London (litho) by English School

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Statue of King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London (litho)

Statue of King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London (litho)
5226804 Statue of King Edward VI from the front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Thomas Cranmer, 1489-1556, leader of the English Reformation

Thomas Cranmer, 1489-1556, leader of the English Reformation
6040067 Thomas Cranmer, 1489-1556, leader of the English Reformation. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cranmer, 1489-1556)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI at his Studies (engraving)

Edward VI at his Studies (engraving)
6020474 Edward VI at his Studies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI at his Studies)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Badges and Mottoes of Princes of Wales (engraving)

Badges and Mottoes of Princes of Wales (engraving)
1612626 Badges and Mottoes of Princes of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badges and Mottoes of Princes of Wales)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving)

Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving)
1601979 Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in the New Palace at Westminster)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)

Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)
1618758 Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: King Edward VI

King Edward VI
3892981 King Edward VI by Scrots, Guillaume (fl.1537-53); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: King Edward VI - 1546 Anamorphic painting.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Council Chamber of Edward VI (engraving)

Council Chamber of Edward VI (engraving)
3654550 Council Chamber of Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Council Chamber of Edward VI)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)

Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)
3626548 Seven King Edwards of England (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven King Edwards of England)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England (engraving)

Edward VI, King of England (engraving)
3647449 Edward VI, King of England (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI, King of England (1537-1553)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: King Edward VI (engraving)

King Edward VI (engraving)
3639055 King Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI (1537-1553).); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI (engraving)

Edward VI (engraving)
3630947 Edward VI (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI. Illustration for A New and Complete History of England by Temple Sydney (J Cooke)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Coat of arms of Edward VI in 46 Baldwin Street (pencil & w / c on paper)

Coat of arms of Edward VI in 46 Baldwin Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831710 Coat of arms of Edward VI in 46 Baldwin Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI (chromolitho)

Edward VI (chromolitho)
669050 Edward VI (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI and his Council (engraving)

Edward VI and his Council (engraving)
670388 Edward VI and his Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI and his Council)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: King Edward the Sixth (engraving)

King Edward the Sixth (engraving)
666443 King Edward the Sixth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward the Sixth)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI. entering London (engraving)

Edward VI. entering London (engraving)
654402 Edward VI. entering London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI. entering London)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving)

Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving)
6020289 Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas)

The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas)
FC55499 The Royal Nursery, 1538 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 50x76 cm; FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House (engraving)

Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House (engraving)
1623088 Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: The Spitalfields Ball (engraving)

The Spitalfields Ball (engraving)
1617528 The Spitalfields Ball (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spitalfields Ball. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 July 1848)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving)

Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving)
968763 Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Vi Collection: Edward VI (1537-1553), When Duke of Cornwall, ca. 1545; reworked 1547 or later. Creator

Edward VI (1537-1553), When Duke of Cornwall, ca. 1545; reworked 1547 or later. Creator
Edward VI (1537-1553), When Duke of Cornwall, ca. 1545; reworked 1547 or later




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Edward VI, the King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553, was a significant figure in English history. Born in 1537, he ascended to the throne at the tender age of nine after the death of his father, Henry VIII. Despite his young age, Edward played a crucial role in shaping England's religious landscape during his short reign. Portraits such as "Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein" depict Edward's mother and showcase the artistic talent of Hans Holbein the Younger. This painting offers a glimpse into the royal family's life during this period. The tapestry with the Royal Arms is another fascinating artifact that provides insight into Edward's reign. Made around 1547-53 in Flanders, Belgium, it displays both his coat of arms and those belonging to le Grys. This exquisite piece exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship prevalent during this era. As seen in various engravings and oil paintings like "King Edward VI c. 1547, " we can observe how artists captured Edward's image throughout history. These artworks not only serve as historical records but also demonstrate different artistic styles prevalent during that time. Edward VI had an immense impact on religion within England due to his strong Protestant beliefs. His efforts led to significant changes known as The Reformation which saw England break away from Catholicism towards Protestantism. Despite ruling for only six years before succumbing to illness at just fifteen years old, Edward left behind a lasting legacy through his religious reforms and influence on subsequent monarchs like Queen Elizabeth II who descended from him. Although brief, King Edward VI’s reign marked an important turning point in English history with regards to religion and governance. Through art pieces like portraits by Holbein or artifacts such as tapestries displaying royal arms - we are able to catch glimpses into this transformative period under one young king’s rule.