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Noblewoman Collection (#7)

"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: Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill. 1815 (engraving)

Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill. 1815 (engraving)
7236094 Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill.1815 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill, 1603-1647)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester. 1815 (engraving)

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester. 1815 (engraving)
7236090 Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester. 1815 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, 2nd creation, 1641-1711)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666. 1814 (engraving)

Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666. 1814 (engraving)
7236084 Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666. 1814 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Coats of arms with crests and supporters. 1763 (engraving)

Coats of arms with crests and supporters. 1763 (engraving)
7236035 Coats of arms with crests and supporters. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coats of arms with crests and supporters)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving)

Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving)
7236019 Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights in armour for a tournament with helmet)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)

Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)
7236011 Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise of Sevigne, 1889 (engraving)

Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise of Sevigne, 1889 (engraving)
ELD4834020 Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise of Sevigne, 1889 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland. 1814 (engraving)

Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland. 1814 (engraving)
7236119 Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland. 1814 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier 1814 (engraving)

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier 1814 (engraving)
7236117 Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier 1814 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Sackville)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)

Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)
7236047 Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)

Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)
7236021 Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)

Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving)
7236020 Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of heraldic terms describing a coat of arms)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)

The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)
ELD4835311 The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving) by Laplante, Charles (d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le salon de Suzanne Curchod)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Saxon noble in Phrygian cap and others in mantles, 8th century, 1846 (engraving)

Saxon noble in Phrygian cap and others in mantles, 8th century, 1846 (engraving)
7235648 Saxon noble in Phrygian cap and others in mantles, 8th century, 1846 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Lady Williams Wynns Favourite Phaeton, Ponies, Horses and Dogs, 1865 (oil)

Lady Williams Wynns Favourite Phaeton, Ponies, Horses and Dogs, 1865 (oil)
7088609 Lady Williams Wynns Favourite Phaeton, Ponies, Horses and Dogs, 1865 (oil) by Lloyd, Edward (1818-1901); 114.3x198.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The front entrance of Wynn Manor.)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Noble Mexican man in long striped cloak knotted at the shoulder. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Noble Mexican man in long striped cloak knotted at the shoulder. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234160 Noble Mexican man in long striped cloak knotted at the shoulder. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noble Mexican man)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233926 Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving)

Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving)
7234794 Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Medal with portrait of David Stewart Erskine and a highlander. 1803 (engraving)

Medal with portrait of David Stewart Erskine and a highlander. 1803 (engraving)
7233111 Medal with portrait of David Stewart Erskine and a highlander. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medal with portrait and figure of a highlander)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)

The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)
5207765 The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Roman gentlemen with sedia gestatoria, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Roman gentlemen with sedia gestatoria, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234902 Roman gentlemen with sedia gestatoria, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman gentlemen with sedia gestatoria)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Maurice, Duke and later Elector of Saxony, 1521-1553. 1867 (engraving)

Maurice, Duke and later Elector of Saxony, 1521-1553. 1867 (engraving)
7234887 Maurice, Duke and later Elector of Saxony, 1521-1553. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice the Brave)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Woman and Child with a Parakeet and Cherries, 1740 (pastel on paper)

Woman and Child with a Parakeet and Cherries, 1740 (pastel on paper)
7076458 Woman and Child with a Parakeet and Cherries, 1740 (pastel on paper) by Allais, Pierre (1700-82); 60.3x73.6 cm; Private Collection

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: The skeleton of Death in a duel with a noble gentleman. 1792. 1926 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death in a duel with a noble gentleman. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234872 The skeleton of Death in a duel with a noble gentleman. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: English gentlemen shaking hands in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)

English gentlemen shaking hands in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234861 English gentlemen shaking hands in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Syllable - Mo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c

Syllable - Mo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437462 Syllable - Mo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Marie Henriette de la Briffe, Comtesse le Bret de Belles, after 1712 (enamel)

Marie Henriette de la Briffe, Comtesse le Bret de Belles, after 1712 (enamel)
5938314 Marie Henriette de la Briffe, Comtesse le Bret de Belles, after 1712 (enamel) by Zasche, Josef (b.1821); 6.5x5.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Agnes Sorel, 1827 (lithograph)

Agnes Sorel, 1827 (lithograph)
FLO4678110 Agnes Sorel, 1827 (lithograph) by Gatine, Georges Jacques (1773-1831); (add.info.: Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VII of France, c.1409-1450)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Costume of a brother of Charles Magio, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Costume of a brother of Charles Magio, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234948 Costume of a brother of Charles Magio, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a noble Venetian)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Noble lady of Venice, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Noble lady of Venice, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234928 Noble lady of Venice, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noble lady of Venice, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Noble woman of Italy with toy dog, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Noble woman of Italy with toy dog, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234924 Noble woman of Italy with toy dog, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noble woman of Italy with toy dog)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Peter II of Rohan-Gie (ÔÇá1523). 1867 (engraving)

Peter II of Rohan-Gie (ÔÇá1523). 1867 (engraving)
7234882 Peter II of Rohan-Gie (ÔÇá1523). 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter II of Rohan-Gie (ÔÇá1523)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Court officer of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Court officer of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234951 Court officer of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court officer of King Francis I, 1494-1547)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Louise de Montmorency, 1496-1547. 1867 (engraving)

Louise de Montmorency, 1496-1547. 1867 (engraving)
7234914 Louise de Montmorency, 1496-1547. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise de Montmorency, 1496-1547)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Gaspard I, Count of Coligny, Marshal of Chatillon, 1465-1522. 1867 (engraving)

Gaspard I, Count of Coligny, Marshal of Chatillon, 1465-1522. 1867 (engraving)
7234913 Gaspard I, Count of Coligny, Marshal of Chatillon, 1465-1522. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaspard I, Count of Coligny)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of Orlando, c. 1st Earl of Bradford (1762-1825), c. 1782-1811 (oil and canvas)

Portrait of Orlando, c. 1st Earl of Bradford (1762-1825), c. 1782-1811 (oil and canvas)
7240854 Portrait of Orlando, c.1st Earl of Bradford (1762-1825), c.1782-1811 (oil and canvas) by Smolky, Athanasius (1775-after 1811); 7.3x5.7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Noble woman of Ravenna, northern Italy, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Noble woman of Ravenna, northern Italy, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234930 Noble woman of Ravenna, northern Italy, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noble woman of Ravenna, northern Italy)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: English nobleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

English nobleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234908 English nobleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: English nobleman, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Portrait of Ernest Paumgartner, age 31, Nuremberg, 1570. 1867 (engraving)

Portrait of Ernest Paumgartner, age 31, Nuremberg, 1570. 1867 (engraving)
7234897 Portrait of Ernest Paumgartner, age 31, Nuremberg, 1570. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Ernest Paumgartner)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234931 Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Swiss gentleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Swiss gentleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234923 Swiss gentleman, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swiss gentleman, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Kress de Kressenstein, a Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Kress de Kressenstein, a Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234901 Kress de Kressenstein, a Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kress de Kressenstein)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Patrician of Nuremberg in armour, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Patrician of Nuremberg in armour, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234896 Patrician of Nuremberg in armour, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne. 1867 (engraving)

Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne. 1867 (engraving)
7234883 Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne, 1476-1531)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Summer dress and travel habit of the ladies of the 8th century, 1847 (engraving)

Summer dress and travel habit of the ladies of the 8th century, 1847 (engraving)
7235649 Summer dress and travel habit of the ladies of the 8th century, 1847 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: A Morning Party (engraving)

A Morning Party (engraving)
7192018 A Morning Party (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Party. Shewing the Nobility and Gentry playing the Fashionable Game of the Period)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Famous Beauties: Lady Castlemaine (colour litho)

Famous Beauties: Lady Castlemaine (colour litho)
7178613 Famous Beauties: Lady Castlemaine (colour litho) by MacDonald, Alistair K. (1880-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Castlemaine)

Background imageNoblewoman Collection: Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234157 Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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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.