Moanrchy Collection (#5)

King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving)
7149373 King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Series of Prints of English History)

Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
7147390 Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by American School

English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving)
7147360 English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Mary I (engraving)
7147343 Queen Mary I (engraving) by Goldar, John (1729-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I (1516-1558). Illustration from The New

Meeting of Henry the Fowler and Charles the Simple, Kings of East and West Francia, c921 (engraving)
7147858 Meeting of Henry the Fowler and Charles the Simple, Kings of East and West Francia, c921 (engraving) by Keller, Franz (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, receiving the news that he was to be King of East Francia after the death of Conrad
7147853 Henry the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, receiving the news that he was to be King of East Francia after the death of Conrad the Younger, 919 (engraving) by Thumann

Harold I, Harthacnut, Edward the Confessor and Harold II, Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
7147383 Harold I, Harthacnut, Edward the Confessor and Harold II, Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by English School

Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving)
7147379 Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King William II (engraving)
7147378 King William II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William II (c1056-1100)

Great Seals of England from William the Conqueror to King Edward II (engraving)
7147367 Great Seals of England from William the Conqueror to King Edward II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)
7147366 Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Seals of England from Queen Mary I to King George III (engraving)
7147313 Great Seals of England from Queen Mary I to King George III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mazeppa - "Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of
7148292 Mazeppa - " Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832 (engraving) by Doyle

King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho)
7157074 King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

Francis I, King of France (chromolitho)
7173042 Francis I, King of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I (1494-1547), King of France

Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173041 Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School

Enthronement of Holy Roman Emperor Otto III (chromolitho)
7173015 Enthronement of Holy Roman Emperor Otto III (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enthronement of Holy Roman Emperor Otto III)

King Henry VIII (chromolitho)
7172272 King Henry VIII (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII (1491-1547).); © Look and Learn

Ptolemy I Soter and Eurydice, rulers of Ptolemaic Egypt (engraving)
7173423 Ptolemy I Soter and Eurydice, rulers of Ptolemaic Egypt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ptolemy I Soter and Eurydice, rulers of Ptolemaic Egypt)

Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving)
7173379 Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four Vases with a selection of Flowers (oil on panel)
6619405 Four Vases with a selection of Flowers (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 95.5x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624))

Alstroemeria Peregrina (coloured engraving)
6619381 Alstroemeria Peregrina (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840))

Resistance de Toulon (engraving)
7194274 Resistance de Toulon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resistance de Toulon)

Depart du petit-fils de Louis XIV pour Madrid (engraving)
7194267 Depart du petit-fils de Louis XIV pour Madrid (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depart du petit-fils de Louis XIV pour Madrid)

Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu (engraving)
7194228 Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu)

Le Pere Joseph (engraving)
7194224 Le Pere Joseph (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pere Joseph. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Prominent figures in the history of the Royal Navy (chromolitho)
7185914 Prominent figures in the history of the Royal Navy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prominent figures in the history of the Royal Navy)

Entry of King Charles VII of France into Rouen, 1449 (chromolitho)
7185098 Entry of King Charles VII of France into Rouen, 1449 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of King Charles VII of France into Rouen, 1449)

King James VI and I, c. 1605 (oil on panel)
3928564 King James VI and I, c.1605 (oil on panel) by Critz, John de, the Elder (c.1552-1642); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James (1566-1625) VI of Scotland

Yellow Lillies No. 58 c1895 (textile print)
7225737 Yellow Lillies No.58 c1895 (textile print) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

ALEXANDER III RECEIVING THE DEANS OF CANTONS IN THE COURTYARD OF THE PALACE, 1886 (oil on canvas)
7215375 ALEXANDER III RECEIVING THE DEANS OF CANTONS IN THE COURTYARD OF THE PALACE, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Battle of Palestro, 19th century (engraving)
7212171 The Battle of Palestro, 19th century (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); (add.info.: The Battle of Palestro, after a work by Gustave Dore)

King Charles II hiding in the Boscobel Oak after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, 1651 (chromolitho)
7157070 King Charles II hiding in the Boscobel Oak after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, 1651 (chromolitho) by English School

Hugh Capet recognised as King of France, 987 (engraving)
7149547 Hugh Capet recognised as King of France, 987 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Capet recognised as King of France, 987)

First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving)
7149544 First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Histoire de France en Estampes)

King Henry VII (engraving)
7147346 King Henry VII (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VII (1457-1509)

Death of King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Sussex, 1066 (engraving)
7147382 Death of King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Sussex, 1066 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry VIII (engraving)
7147345 King Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII (1491-1547)

Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
7147340 Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)

King Frederick William I of Prussia receiving a visit from his son, Crown Prince Frederick
7148114 King Frederick William I of Prussia receiving a visit from his son, Crown Prince Frederick, shortly before the kings death, 1740 (engraving) by Becker

Paying tribute to the baby Charles of Habsburg, the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Ghent, 1500 (engraving)
7147949 Paying tribute to the baby Charles of Habsburg, the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Ghent, 1500 (engraving) by Vriendt

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria visiting a housebound poor woman (litho)
7184937 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria visiting a housebound poor woman (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomb of King Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London (chromolitho)
7173129 Tomb of King Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of King Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London)

Louise of Lorraine, wife of King Henry III of France (chromolitho)
7173173 Louise of Lorraine, wife of King Henry III of France (chromolitho) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Lorraine (1553-1601)

Margaret of Valois, first wife of King Henry IV of France (chromolitho)
7173171 Margaret of Valois, first wife of King Henry IV of France (chromolitho) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Valois (1553-1615)

Queen Elizabeth I, title page of A Booke of Christian Prayers, 16th Century (engraving)
7185635 Queen Elizabeth I, title page of A Booke of Christian Prayers, 16th Century (engraving) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I)

William I, King of England (engraving)
7185587 William I, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, King of England (c1028-1087)

Henry VII, King of England (engraving)
7185491 Henry VII, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII (1457-1509), King of England

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"Monarchy: A Glimpse into the Royal Tapestry of History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of monarchy. From powerful queens to valiant princes, these historical figures have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Elisabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, depicted in a mesmerizing engraving, exudes regal elegance as she reigns over her realm with grace and poise. Her presence is matched only by Tsarevna Sofia Alexeievna at the Novodevichy Convent, captured on canvas with oil strokes that bring her enigmatic aura to life. But not all tales from this era are filled with opulence and grandeur. Charles VII's engraved portrait reveals a monarch burdened by responsibility and political turmoil, while Edward the Martyr's tragic fate at Corfe Castle reminds us that power struggles can lead to unspeakable acts. Yet amidst the darkness, there are moments of triumph and adventure. Edward, Prince of Wales fearlessly takes aim at tigers during his visit to India; his bravery echoing through time in a vibrant chromolithograph. Meanwhile, Death itself becomes an artistic spectacle as Ernest II duels soldiers alongside his loyal friend Werner von Kyburg - their valor immortalized in an intricate engraving. The Tower of London stands witness to both love and betrayal as Anne Boleyn meets her untimely end within its walls - a haunting scene brought vividly to life through chromolithography. And even William Shakespeare's words find visual expression as The Rape of Lucrece graces woodcuts within Kelmscott Press' timeless collection. From solemn processions honoring fallen kings like Ferdinand I of Austria portrayed on canvas with oil mastery; to rebellious uprisings such as The Four Sergeants of La Rochelle etched forever onto copper plates – each image tells a story steeped in history.