Oliver Cromwell Collection (#11)

Cromwell and his Daughter, (19th century). Artist: Lumb Stocks
Cromwell and his Daughter, (19th century). Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, with one of his daughters

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 19th century. Artist: JJ Crew
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 19th century. Cromwell was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

Oliver Cromwell, 17th century English soldier and statesman, (c1850). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

Cromwell Turns Out Parliament, 17th century, (c1850). Oliver Cromwell, leader of the parliamentary forces. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons

Seal of the Protectorate with Oliver Cromwell on horseback, 17th century, (1899)
Seal of the Protectorate with a representation of Oliver Cromwell on horseback, 17th century, (1899). Reverse of the seal with a portrait of Cromwell (1599-1658)

The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)
The Embleme of Englands Distraction as also of her attained and further expected Freedom and Happines per H. M. 1658, (1899)

A letter by Oliver Cromwell to Cardinal Mazarin, 4 December 1657, (1899). A facsimile of a letter from Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, to Jules Mazarin

Bridget Fleetwood, eldest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Bridget Cromwell (1624-1681), daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Nathaniel Fiennes, (c1608-1669), English politician, 17th century, (1899)
Nathaniel Fiennes, (c1608-1669), English politician, Commissioner of the Great Seal, 17th century, (1899). Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris)

Richard Cromwell, second Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Richard Cromwell (1626-1712), son of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

John Disbrowe, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Desborough (or Disbrowe (1608-1680), senior commander in the parliamentarian army

Charles Fleetwood, English Parliamentary soldier and politician, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Fleetwood (died 1692) who commanded a regiment in the New Model Army during the English civil war

Bridget Cromwell, eldest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Bridget Cromwell (1624-1681), daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Oliver Cromwell, English soldier and statesman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Oliver Cromwell, English soldier and statesman, 19th century

This House is to Let, c1650s, (c1902-1905). Satirical print depicting Oliver Cromwells expulsion of the members from the House of Commons: Be gone you rogues you have sate long enough

Expulsion of Members by Cromwell, 1653, (18th century). The Dismissal of the Long Parliament; Oliver Cromwell expels members of the House of Commons

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall, 14th June 1645. Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall, 14th June 1645. Letter announcing the defeat of the King (Charles I) at Naseby, near Market Harborough

Letter from John Pym to Sir Thomas Barrington, 2nd August 1643. Artist: John Pym
Letter from John Pym to Sir Thomas Barrington, 2nd August 1643. Letter written from Westminster four months before his death by Pym to Barrington, Member of the Parliamentary Commitee of Essex

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Frances, Lady Russell, (1899). Artist: Herman van der Myn
Frances, Lady Russell, (1899). Portrait of Frances (1638-1721), youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell. An illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, Goupil & Co, (London, Paris)

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, 1750. Portrait of Cromwell (1599-1658), English soldier and statesman, Commander in Chief of the Parliamentary forces

Oliver Cromwell, 1860. Portrait of Cromwell (1599-1658), English soldier and statesman, Commander in Chief of the Parliamentary forces

Oliver Cromwell, 19th century. Portrait of Cromwell (1599-1658), English soldier and statesman, Commander in Chief of the Parliamentary forces

Oliver Cromwell, 1775. Artist: T Cook
Oliver Cromwell, 1775. Portrait of Cromwell (1599-1658), English soldier and statesman, Commander in Chief of the Parliamentary forces

The part of Cromwell, in the Musketeers. Artist: Matis
The part of Cromwell, in the Musketeers. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), leader of the parliamentarians during the English Civil War

Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 1899
Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the wife of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Henry Cromwell, fourth son of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Henry Cromwell (1628-1674), fourth son of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899)
Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1899). Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell (born 1629-1658), daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1599-1658)

John Lambert, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Lambert (1619-1684) who served as an English Parliamentary general in the English Civil War

Sir Henry Vane, English politician and author, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Vane (1613-1662), statesman and Member of Parliament who was tried for high treason and beheaded on Tower Hill

John Thurloe, English lawyer, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Thurloe (1616-1668), secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England

John Milton, English poet, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Milton (1608-1674) who became totally blind in about 1652. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co)

Algernon Sydney, English politician, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Sydney (1623-1683), an opponent of King Charles II of England

George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English soldier and sailor, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)

Henry Marten, English regicide, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Marten (1602-1680), found guilty of taking part in the death of King Charles I

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Fairfax (1612-1671), commander during the English Civil War

William Hamilton and John Maitland, 17th century, (1899)
William Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Hamilton, and John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Scottish nobleman Hamilton (1616-1651), left

Sir William Waller, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Waller (c1597-1668). Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris, New York, 1899)

Henry Ireton, English general, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Ireton (1611-1651), a general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War

Prince Rupert of the Rhine, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Rupert (1619-1682), commander of the Royalist cavalry during the English Civil War

George Joyce, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Cornet George Joyce (born 1618), an agitator during the English Civil War

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, (1602-1671), 1899
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Montagu, English nobleman. In the English Civil War Montagu (1602-1671)

Oliver Cromwell, (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, (1899). Portrait made from a plaster mask, said to have been taken during his life

Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Campbell (1607-1661) who was de facto head of government in Scotland during the 1640s

John Hampden, English politician, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Hampden (c1594-1643). Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris, New York, 1899)

John Selden, English jurist, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Selden (1584-1654), legal antiquary and oriental scholar. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co)

John Pym, English parliamentarian, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Pym, (1584-1643), leader of the Long Parliament. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London)

Sir John Maynard, Serjeant at Law, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Maynard (1602-1690), an illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris, New York, 1899)

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Oliver Cromwell: A Complex Figure in English History Step into the world of Oliver Cromwell, a man who left an indelible mark on English history. From his role in the English Civil War to his controversial reign as Lord Protector, Cromwell's life was filled with triumphs and controversies. In Michael Reeves' Witchfinder General (1968), we catch a glimpse of Cromwell's era through a film poster that captures the dark atmosphere of those times. The Battle of Naseby, 1645, depicted by Dupuis in 1727 and again in 1944, showcases one of Cromwell's most significant victories during the civil war. Cromwell's military prowess is further highlighted by paintings such as "Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill" and "A View of Cromwells Castle. " These artworks transport us back to key moments where he fought for his beliefs and shaped England's destiny. But there is more to this complex figure than just battles. Vintage portraits like "Portrait (1599-1658) in Armour" reveal his stern countenance while also showcasing a seascape and battle beyond—a reminder that he was not only a soldier but also an influential statesman. The influence extended beyond himself; it encompassed his family too. In "Cromwells Family, Interceding for the Life of Charles I, " we witness their plea for mercy amidst political turmoil—an emotional scene captured on canvas forever. To fully understand this period, we must explore other aspects as well. Palaeography examples from the seventeenth century give us insight into historic writing styles prevalent during that time. Additionally, John Owen—English theologian—provides valuable context about religious influences during this tumultuous era. As we delve deeper into history, it becomes clear that Oliver Cromwell played a pivotal role between two eras—the Stuarts and the Commonwealth.