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House Of Stuart Collection

The House of Stuart, a captivating dynasty that left an indelible mark on British history

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles I (chromolitho)

Charles I (chromolitho)
820904 Charles I (chromolitho) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I (1600-1649). 1649)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Portrait of King Charles I of England (oil on canvas)

Portrait of King Charles I of England (oil on canvas)
3524225 Portrait of King Charles I of England (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles I, King of England, King of Scotland and King of Ireland)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Portrait of King Charles I (engraving)

Portrait of King Charles I (engraving)
820141 Portrait of King Charles I (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I, King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles II of England, c.1910 (print)

Charles II of England, c.1910 (print)
7293336 Charles II of England, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. King Charles II of England knighting a loin of beef, XVIIth cent)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles II (1630-1685), c.1675 (oil painting)

Charles II (1630-1685), c.1675 (oil painting)
7337863 Charles II (1630-1685), c.1675 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas)

Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas)
7337859 Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 215.9x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Daniel Mytens)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary II, Queen of England

Mary II, Queen of England
6266298 Mary II, Queen of England; (add.info.: Mary II, 1662-1694. Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. She co-reigned with her husband, King William II and III.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: The Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)

The Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)
8632467 The Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving)

Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving)
8629538 Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: London: At Charing Cross (engraving)

London: At Charing Cross (engraving)
8634252 London: At Charing Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Charing Cross)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Queen Mary II of England

Queen Mary II of England
3960961 Queen Mary II of England; (add.info.: Queen Mary II of England, 1662-1694. Wife of King William III, and joint monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland.)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: The pedigree of King James VI and I

The pedigree of King James VI and I
3330193 The pedigree of King James VI and I; (add.info.: The pedigree of King James VI and I (1566-1625) King of England and Ireland. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)

A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)
7141209 A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet); Parham House, West Sussex

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: James I (1566-1625), c.1610 (oil on canvas)

James I (1566-1625), c.1610 (oil on canvas)
7337945 James I (1566-1625), c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Critz, John de, the Elder (c.1552-1642); 104.2x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print)

Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print)
7419986 Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print); (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle, May 2, 1568)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles I (1600-1649), 17th century (oil on canvas)

Charles I (1600-1649), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337861 Charles I (1600-1649), 17th century (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (manner of); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Fancy dress outfits: Mary Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots, Marguerite, Marie Antoinette (litho)

Fancy dress outfits: Mary Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots, Marguerite, Marie Antoinette (litho)
8636848 Fancy dress outfits: Mary Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots, Marguerite, Marie Antoinette (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Stuart)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: 8628357

8628357

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Hull Gate (engraving)

Hull Gate (engraving)
8630917 Hull Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hull Gate. Illustration for Scenes in England for the amusement)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: James II (engraving)

James II (engraving)
8652444 James II (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James II. Illustration for Zigzag Journeys in Acadia and New France by Hezekiah Butterworth)

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8621882

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Charles I of England in the studio of Van Dyck, c.1888 (woodcut)

Charles I of England in the studio of Van Dyck, c.1888 (woodcut)
UIG5414417 Charles I of England in the studio of Van Dyck, c.1888 (woodcut)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Portrait of Charles I (reproduction, brown)

Portrait of Charles I (reproduction, brown)
7342127 Portrait of Charles I (reproduction, brown) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); 40.7x30 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck

King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck
3742804 King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck, from Memoirs of the Martyr King by Allan Fea pub. 1905

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury

Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury
3330050 Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury; (add.info.: Puritan satire on William Laud (1573-1645) Archbishop of Canterbury and academic

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Landing of Mary Queen of Scots in England (engraving)

Landing of Mary Queen of Scots in England (engraving)
8632466 Landing of Mary Queen of Scots in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of Mary Queen of Scots in England)

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8628353

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Dining Room (coloured photo)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Dining Room (coloured photo)
8674061 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Dining Room (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dining Room)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Trial of Charles the First, 1648 (engraving)

Trial of Charles the First, 1648 (engraving)
8636814 Trial of Charles the First, 1648 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Charles the First, 1648)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen of Scotland (engraving)

Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen of Scotland (engraving)
8677087 Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen of Scotland (engraving) by Ramberg, Arthur Georg von (1819-1875) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587), Queen of Scotland

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary II (1662-1694), late 17th century (oil on canvas)

Mary II (1662-1694), late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337967 Mary II (1662-1694), late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 125.7x101 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587)
3085324 Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587); (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots; 1542-1587. Also Mary Stuart; daughter of James V; King of Scotland. 19th century print.)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Buckingham Palace: Queen Mary II's Writing Cabinet (b/w photo)

Buckingham Palace: Queen Mary II's Writing Cabinet (b/w photo)
8650336 Buckingham Palace: Queen Mary II's Writing Cabinet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary II's Writing Cabinet)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Miniature portrait of James, Duke of York (1633-1701), later King James II

Miniature portrait of James, Duke of York (1633-1701), later King James II. c.1670 (watercolour, gilt, velvet)
7337527 Miniature portrait of James, Duke of York (1633-1701), later King James II. c.1670 (watercolour, gilt, velvet) by Cooper, Samuel (1609-72); 7.8x6.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Kings William III, Prince of Orange (William III, 1650-1702) and Mary II of England (1662-1694)

Kings William III, Prince of Orange (William III, 1650-1702) and Mary II of England (1662-1694)
NWI4946366 Kings William III, Prince of Orange (William III, 1650-1702) and Mary II of England (1662-1694) "The Protestants Joy" at the head of England after the "Glorious

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: 8628351

8628351

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: The King delivered to the Parliamentary Commissioners (engraving)

The King delivered to the Parliamentary Commissioners (engraving)
8636219 The King delivered to the Parliamentary Commissioners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King delivered to the Parliamentary Commissioners)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: 8628355

8628355

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: 8628354

8628354

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho)

Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho)
8655448 Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Scotland's Story: John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots, 1561 (colour litho)

Scotland's Story: John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots, 1561 (colour litho)
8660363 Scotland's Story: John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots, 1561 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots, 1561)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Scotland's Story: The Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots, 1567 (colour litho)

Scotland's Story: The Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots, 1567 (colour litho)
8660362 Scotland's Story: The Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots, 1567 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Elizabeth (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Elizabeth (b/w photo)
8662192 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth. 1. Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. 2)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: Scotland's Story: Mary Queen of Scots Entering Edinburgh, 1561 (colour litho)

Scotland's Story: Mary Queen of Scots Entering Edinburgh, 1561 (colour litho)
8660364 Scotland's Story: Mary Queen of Scots Entering Edinburgh, 1561 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots Entering Edinburgh)

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century. Creator: John de Critz the Elder

James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: James I of England (1566-1625), c1603. Creator: John de Critz the Elder

James I of England (1566-1625), c1603. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c1603

Background imageHouse Of Stuart Collection: William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart, 1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck

William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart, 1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart, 1641. Other Title(s): Double Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and Princess Mary Stuart (1631-1660)




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The House of Stuart, a captivating dynasty that left an indelible mark on British history. From the striking chromolitho portrait of Charles I to the meticulously engraved image of King Charles I, their regal presence is undeniable. But it wasn't just Charles I who defined this illustrious family; James V's commanding engraving showcases his reign during the early 16th century. And let us not forget Queen Mary II of Great Britain, whose elegant 1730 engraving immortalizes her grace and power. One cannot discuss the Stuarts without mentioning Bonnie Prince Charlie himself, Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart. Known by various names such as The Young Pretender and The Young Chevalier, he remains a symbol of rebellion and romanticism in Scottish history. His autograph from 1784 serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy. The women of the House also played significant roles - Anne's mysterious 1830 portrait captures her enigmatic personality while Mary's unknown creator paints her with delicate beauty. And then there are the iconic paintings: Charles I portrayed in oil on canvas exudes regality despite his tumultuous fate; King Charles II's circa 1660 painting emanates confidence after years in exile; and King James I's oil on canvas masterpiece from 1621 reflects his dual role as monarchs for both England and Scotland. Lastly, we have the enchanting painting depicting Charles I alongside Henrietta of France - a testament to their union amidst political turmoil. The House of Stuart stands tall among royal families throughout history, leaving behind an array of captivating portraits that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.