James Doyle Collection (#3)

The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1441 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1864. Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (nee Cobham; c1400 - 7 July 1452), was a mistress and the second wife of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester

Capture of the Maid, 1430 (18640. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Capture of the Maid, 1864. Capture of Joan of Arc, (1412-1431), the Maid of Orleans, by the Burgundians while defending Compiegne, France, 1430

Charles and Henry welcomed by the clergy, 1420 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Charles and Henry welcomed by the clergy, 1864. Charles VI of France, (1368-1422) and Henry V of England, (1387-1422) welcomed by the clergy, Paris, 1420. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

Marriage of Henry V. and Katherine of France, 1420 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Marriage of Henry V. and Katherine of France, 1864. Catherine of Valois, (27 October 1401 - 3 January 1437) was the queen consort of England from 1420 until 1422 she married Henry V

The King attacked by the Duke of Alencon, 1415 (18640. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The King attacked by the Duke of Alencon, 1864. Henry V of England, (1387-1422) attacked by the Duke of Alencon, (1385-1415) at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. From A Chronicle of England B.C

Henry marches out against the Lollards, 1414 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry marches out against the Lollards, 1864. King Henry IV marches out to deal with the Lollards (followers of Wyclif) revolting in London - Oldcastles Rebellion - of January 1414 against

Gascoigne refuses to sentence a prelate or peer, 1405 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Gascoigne refuses to sentence a prelate or peer, 1864. Before Henry IV, (1366-1413), Sir William Gascoigne, (1350-1419), Chief Justice of England

Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1399 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1864. Henry VI, (1367-1413) kneels before Richard II, (1367-1400) at Flint Castle, Wales 1399. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D. 1485 by James E. Doyle

Richard stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, 1398 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, 1864. Richard II, (1367-1400) stops the duel between Henry Bolingbroke, 1st Duke of Hereford, (1366- 1413) and Thomas de Mowbray

Queen Anne intercedes from Sir Simon Burley, 1388 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Queen Anne intercedes from Sir Simon Burley, 1864. Queen Anne, (1366- 1394) bows on her knees in supplication for intercession with with Gloucester and Arundel for Sir Simon Burley

Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick, before the king, 1387 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick, before the king, Westminster, 1387 (1864). The Lords Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick before King Richard II

The prince extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel, 1367 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The prince extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel, 1864. Edward, the Black Prince, (1330-1376), extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel (1334-1369) after the battle of najara 1367

Edward vows that he will make peace, 1360 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward vows that he will make peace, 1864. After rejecting offers for peace during the Hundred Years War a great thunderstorm was seen as a bad omen by King Edward III

The Prince serves King John at table, 1356 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Prince serves King John at table, 1864. Edward the Black prince, (1330-1376) serving King John of France, (1318- 1364) at table after having defeated him at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356

The relief of Calais, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The relief of Calais, 1864. Siege of Calais between 1346-47 was an important engagement early in the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

Battle of Sluys, June 24, 1340 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Battle of Sluys, June 24, 1864. The Battle of Sluys, also called Battle of l Ecluse, was a sea battle fought on 24 June 1340 as one of the opening conflicts of the Hundred Years War between England

Bruce kills Sir Henry Bohun, 1314 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Bruce kills Sir Henry Bohun, 1864. Sir Henry de Bohun (died 1314) was an English knight who died on the first day of the Battle of Bannockburn, killed by Robert the Bruce (1274-1329)

Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1312 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1864. Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall (c1284-1312) was an English nobleman and a favourite of King Edward II of England

Edward threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward threatens the Lord Marshal, 1864. King Edward I, (1239-1307), threatens the Lord Marshal Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk.who had drawn up a series of complaints objecting to Edwards right to

Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1297 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1864. William Wallace, (c1270-1305)) rejects the English proposals, carried by two Dominican monks

Edward acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1864. Edward I of England, (1239 -1307), also known as Edward Longshanks, was King of England from 1272 to 1307

Henry III and his Parliament, 1258 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry III. and his Parliament, 1864. Henry III, (1207-1272)), known as Henry of Winchester, was the first monarch to ask his subjects for taxation on a regular basis

Death of De Montfort, 1265 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Death of De Montfort, 1864. Simon de Montfort, (1208- 1265) was a French-English nobleman who led the rebellion against King Henry III of England during the Second Barons War of 1263-64

Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1232 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1864. Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, (1165-1243)

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1864. The barons and nobles of England at a private meeting in St. Edmundsbury in 1214, reviewing the Charter of Henry I

Richard pardons the archer who shot him, 1199 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard pardons the archer who shot him, 1864.Richard I, (1157-1199) on his deathbed. Although he forgave the enemy archer who shot him

Richard refuses to look upon the Holy City, 1192 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard refuses to look upon the Holy CIty, 1864. King Richard I (8 September 1157 - 6 April 1199) refuses to look upon the Holy City, having failed to conquer it. From A Chronicle of England B.C

Richard and the Master of St. John, 1191 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard and the Master of St. John, 1864. Richard I, (8 September 1157 - 6 April 1199) confers with Godfrey de Duisson, the Master of St John in 1191. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

William the Lion taken prisoner, 1174 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
William the Lion taken prisoner, 1864. William the Lion, (1143-1214), the Scottish king during the siege of Alnwick Castle in 1174 was unhorsed whilst charging the English

Henry at Waterford, 1171 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry at Waterford, 1864. The Norman invasion of Ireland took place in stages during the late 12th century. This military intervention had the backing of King Henry II of England

The oath of Walter l Espec, 1138 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The oath of Walter l Espec, 1864. Walter Espec (died 1153) was a prominent military and judicial figure of the reign of Henry I of England

Robert taken prisoner by the clerk Baudri, 1106 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Robert taken prisoner by the clerk Baudri, 1864. Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (c1051-1134) and elder brother of Henry I, taken prisoner by the Breton clerk, Baudri at Tinchebraye, Normandy

William receives a fatal hurt at Mantes, 1087 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
William receives a fatal hurt at Mantes, 1864. William the Conqueror, (1028-1087) fell off his horse after setting Mantes ablaze, and suffered mortal injuries

Robert wounds his father, 1079 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Robert wounds his father, 1864. Robert Curthose, (c1051-1134), sometimes known as Robert II or Robert III, was Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106

The King pays court to the English leaders, c1066 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The King pays court to the English leaders, 1864. King William I, (c1028-1087), usually known as William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England

The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 973 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 1864. Edgar I, known as Edgar the Peaceful or the Peaceable, was King of England from 959 to 975

Baptism of King Guthorm, 878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Baptism of King Guthrum, 1864. Guthrum or Gu├░rum (died c.890), christened Aethelstan on his conversion to Christianity in 878, was King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 9th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 1864. In 869, the Great Heathen Army advanced on East Anglia and the kingdom was devastated

Caractacus at Rome. A. D. 52, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Caractacus at Rome. A.D. 52, 1864. Caratacus was a first-century British chieftain of the Catuvellauni tribe, who led the British resistance to the Roman conquest. From A Chronicle of England B.C

The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 55 BC (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 1864. Possibly the Legio decima Gemina (The Twins Tenth Legion), a legion of the Imperial Roman army

St Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of St Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle, printed by Edmund Evans, 19th century

Illustration of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of Richard III (2 October 1452 - 22 August 1485) at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle, printed by Edmund Evans, 19th century

Illustration of King John signing the Magna Carta, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of King John (24 December 1166 - 18/19 October 1216) signing the Magna Carta, with Archbishop Stephen Langton and the Barons in 1215 AD, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle

Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483, on a white horse

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James Doyle was a talented artist known for his historical and mythological illustrations. In his artwork, he captured significant moments from various time periods and legends with great detail and skill. One of his notable works is "Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346, " where he depicted the heartbreaking scene of Edward denying help to his wounded son during the Battle of Crecy. Another captivating piece by Doyle is "Punishment of Loke, " showcasing the Norse god's retribution for causing mischief among the gods. Doyle also delved into English history, portraying scenes like "Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878. " This painting depicts King Alfred seeking refuge in a humble cottage during times of adversity. Additionally, he illustrated Richard pardoning his brother John in the twelfth century, highlighting an act of forgiveness amidst political turmoil. The last Anglo-Saxon king of England, Harold II, found himself immortalized by Doyle's brushstrokes in "Harold II" as he stood strong before impending battles that would shape England's destiny. Furthermore, James Doyle Penrose collaborated with him on pieces such as "Idun and the Apples" and "The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, " showcasing their shared passion for mythology and religious subjects. In another collaboration between Penrose and Doyle titled "Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, " they portrayed a poignant moment from history when Edward IV fell in love with Elizabeth Grey despite societal constraints. Lastly, Henry II conferring across Thames with Stephen during their power struggle was brought to life by Doyle's artistry. With each stroke of his brush or pen, James Doyle transported viewers through time to witness pivotal events or mythical tales unfold before their eyes. His attention to detail combined with a deep understanding of history allowed him to create captivating illustrations that continue to fascinate audiences even today.