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Noblewoman Collection (#4)

"Noblewoman: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Women" Step back in time and meet Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Hayashi Misao

Hayashi Misao
Viscountess Hayashi, later Countess Hayashi (1858 - 1942), Japanese noblewoman and wife of Hayashi Tadasu, the first Japanese ambassador in London. Date: 1902

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: WLADISLAW IV WEDS

WLADISLAW IV WEDS
Wladislaw IV Wasa, one of Poland's most militarily successful rulers, weds (after the death of wife Cecilia) Ludwika Maria Gonzaga de Nevers, a French noblewoman. Date: 25 September 1645

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The Castles of Loves

The Castles of Loves
3785964 The Castles of Loves by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Castles of Loves - from miniature in Champion des Dames, 15th century manuscript)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The Painter Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna (oil on canvas)

The Painter Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna (oil on canvas)
471351 The Painter Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna (oil on canvas) by Keyser, Nicaise de (1813-87); 57.5x70.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Baron Graham, 1804 (oil on canvas)

Baron Graham, 1804 (oil on canvas)
7296100 Baron Graham, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 144.8 x 118.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria, 1606 (oil on canvas)

Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria, 1606 (oil on canvas)
7295985 Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria, 1606 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 152.5 x 99 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: 15th century English noblewoman in 14th century

15th century English noblewoman in 14th century
3780278 15th century English noblewoman in 14th century; (add.info.: 15th century English noblewoman, Joyce, Lady Tiptoft. c. 1847 hand-painted copy of 15th century art)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Spanish noble woman - 15th century costume

Spanish noble woman - 15th century costume
3780403 Spanish noble woman - 15th century costume; (add.info.: Spanish noble woman- 15th century costume. Wearing purple dress, white cloak, a caul, and hood traced with blue. c)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Elisabeth Charlotte of Bavaria (engraving)

Elisabeth Charlotte of Bavaria (engraving)
1702156 Elisabeth Charlotte of Bavaria (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Princess Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (27 May 1652 - 8 December 1722)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas)

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas)
7296126 Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 235.6 x 146.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pelissier, 1st Duke of Malakoff, 1857 (oil on canvas)

Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pelissier, 1st Duke of Malakoff, 1857 (oil on canvas)
904699 Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pelissier, 1st Duke of Malakoff, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Rodakowski, Henryk Hipolit (1823-94); 219 x 144 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The Story of David and Bathsheba, Triptych (painting on wood)

The Story of David and Bathsheba, Triptych (painting on wood)
885095 The Story of David and Bathsheba, Triptych (painting on wood) by Bles, Herri met de (Civetta) (c.1510-p.1550); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Duchess de Fitz-James, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Duchess de Fitz-James, 1867 (oil on canvas)
7295990 Duchess de Fitz-James, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 50.3 x 42.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Madame d Epinay and Madame de Meaux (w/c)

Madame d Epinay and Madame de Meaux (w/c)
905004 Madame d Epinay and Madame de Meaux (w/c) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806); Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle (1717-1806))

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Les Lapins D Orleans, 1870 (engraving)

Les Lapins D Orleans, 1870 (engraving)
904992 Les Lapins D Orleans, 1870 (engraving) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Musee d art et histoire, Saint Denis

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving)

Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving)
1702076 Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (27 November 1635 - 15 April 1719)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Francoise d Aubigne (engraving)

Francoise d Aubigne (engraving)
1701771 Francoise d Aubigne (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (27 November 1635 - 15 April 1719), known first as Madame Scarron and subsequently as Madame de Maintenon

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Young lady - female costume of 14th century

Young lady - female costume of 14th century
3780389 Young lady - female costume of 14th century; (add.info.: Young lady - female costume of the 14th century, shows a blue tailed dress with hanging sleeves and a birette hair style hat. c)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell. 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233595 English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559-60 (oil on panel, transferred to canvas)

Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559-60 (oil on panel, transferred to canvas)
5860344 Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559-60 (oil on panel, transferred to canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 39.4--27 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Il Pecorone: Day XVIII, Novel II, The Countess Matilda (litho)

Il Pecorone: Day XVIII, Novel II, The Countess Matilda (litho)
7182499 Il Pecorone: Day XVIII, Novel II, The Countess Matilda (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day XVIII, Novel II, The Countess Matilda)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Catherine de Lorraine (1552-1596) conspiring with Jacques Clement, c. 1589 (engraving)

Catherine de Lorraine (1552-1596) conspiring with Jacques Clement, c. 1589 (engraving)
ELD4960243 Catherine de Lorraine (1552-1596) conspiring with Jacques Clement, c.1589 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
5860530 Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Empoli, Jacopo Chimenti (1551-1640); 221--122.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Kestrel, 1645-55 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Kestrel, 1645-55 (oil on canvas)
7286009 Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Kestrel, 1645-55 (oil on canvas) by Jongh, Ludolf de (1616-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Manuel Godoy, 1800-08 (oil on canvas)

Manuel Godoy, 1800-08 (oil on canvas)
5860347 Manuel Godoy, 1800-08 (oil on canvas) by Esteve y Marques, Augustin (1753-1825); 117x84.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Agustin Esteve y Marques (1753-1830))

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown

Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown
7286222 Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, 1731-1804)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: English gentleman biting a dog and beating it while chained in a, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman biting a dog and beating it while chained in a, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233592 English gentleman biting a dog and beating it while chained in a, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Bramhall Hall, Lancashire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Bramhall Hall, Lancashire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235892 Bramhall Hall, Lancashire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Bramhall Hall, Lancashire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)

Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)
7235884 Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Everingham Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Everingham Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235887 Everingham Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Everingham Hall, Yorkshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: View of Dunmore Park, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)

View of Dunmore Park, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)
7235879 View of Dunmore Park, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Dunmore Park, Stirlingshire, Scotland)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Lady at Her Toilette, 1740-50 (oil on canvas)

Lady at Her Toilette, 1740-50 (oil on canvas)
5860113 Lady at Her Toilette, 1740-50 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 256.9--43.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Pietro Longhi (1701-1785))

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235889 Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: View of Kimberley Hall, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving)

View of Kimberley Hall, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235878 View of Kimberley Hall, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Kimberley Hall, Norfolk, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235895 Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Title page with vignette of Balmoral Castle, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)

Title page with vignette of Balmoral Castle, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)
7235894 Title page with vignette of Balmoral Castle, Scotland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Title page with vignette of Balmoral Castle)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)

Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)
7235886 Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Ravensworth Castle, Durham, England. 1880 (engraving)

Ravensworth Castle, Durham, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235893 Ravensworth Castle, Durham, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Ravensworth Castle, Durham, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Bowood House, Wiltshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Bowood House, Wiltshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235891 Bowood House, Wiltshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Bowood House, Wiltshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235882 Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Witley Court, Worcestershire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Witley Court, Worcestershire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235885 Witley Court, Worcestershire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Witley Court (Whitley Court), Worcestershire, England

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Burton-Agnes Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Burton-Agnes Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235883 Burton-Agnes Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Burton-Agnes Hall, Yorkshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235881 Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235880 Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7235888 Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire, England)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Anna Elisabeth de Brancovan, Countess of Noailles, August 1928 (litho)

Anna Elisabeth de Brancovan, Countess of Noailles, August 1928 (litho)
1730111 Anna Elisabeth de Brancovan, Countess of Noailles, August 1928 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Anna)




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"Noblewoman: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Women" Step back in time and meet Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick, a remarkable noblewoman who left an indelible mark on history. As the Countess of Shrewsbury, she wielded power and influence during the 16th century. Transport yourself to Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, England, through a captivating engraving from 1880. This majestic fortress was witness to countless tales of love and intrigue that unfolded within its walls. Marvel at Arabella Stewart's portrait by Isaac Oliver I, painted in the 16th century but brought to life again in 1904. The delicate brushstrokes capture her beauty and grace for eternity. Immerse yourself in historical events with "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras" depicted on canvas around 1685. Witness their grandeur as they make their triumphant arrival amidst opulence and splendor. Journey to Milton Abbey in Dorsetshire, England, as you explore another enchanting engraving from 1880. Feel the weight of centuries past as you walk through this architectural masterpiece steeped in history. Admire Mary Lady Monteagle's hauntingly beautiful portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger from 1945. Her piercing gaze reveals strength beneath her elegant exterior—a testament to women's resilience throughout time. Travel further back to the mesmerizing world of a fourteenth-century Italian noblewoman playing a harp—an image that evokes elegance and sophistication while showcasing artistic talents passed down through generations. Meet Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth—another extraordinary woman whose allure captivated King Charles II during the seventeenth century. Discover how her presence shaped political alliances during this tumultuous era.