Philip Sidney Collection

portrait of Philip Sidney
3329518 portrait of Philip Sidney; (add.info.: Portrait of Philip Sidney (1554-1586) an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the Elizabethan poet

The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - the Death of Sir... 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - the Death of Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1857. One of a...series of historic tableaux which enrich the walls of this elegant

The Favourite Chair of Sir Philip Sydney (engraving)
1613000 The Favourite Chair of Sir Philip Sydney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Favourite Chair of Sir Philip Sydney)

Grammar school, Shrewsbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grammar school, Shrewsbury, 1845. View of the Royal Free Grammar School in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ...founded by King Edward VI.; and where, in the time of Elizabeth

The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst, 1844. Oak tree in the grounds of Penshurst Place in Kent, which was believed to have been planted at the time of the birth of English courtier

The Courtyard, Penshurst, c1870. Penshurst Place near Tonbridge, Kent, ancestral home of the Sidney family, birthplace of Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier

Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. War memorial with sculpture of English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), at Shrewsbury School in Shropshire

Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Elizabethan poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier was shot in the thigh at the Battle of Zutphen

Sir William Russell at the Battle of Zutphen, 1586, (c1830s). Creator: J Rogers
Sir William Russell at the Battle of Zutphen, 1586, (c1830s). The Battle of Zutphen took place on 22 September 1586, near the village of Warnsveld and the town of Zutphen in Holland

Sir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Sir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Sir Philip Sidney, English soldier, statesman and poet, c1744 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), English soldier, statesman and poet, c1744 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Sir Philip Sidney, c1580-1610, (1903). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Sir Philip Sidney, c1580-1610, (1903). Courtier, statesman, soldier, poet, patron of scholars and poets. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Sir Philip Sidney, 1845. Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Sir Philip Sidney, 1838. Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir Philip Sidney, 1838. English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1859. Artist: Herbert Bourne
Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1859. English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, a prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Penshurst Place, Kent - Lord De L Isle and Dudley, 1910. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier

Sir Philip Sidneys Kindness to a Soldier, 1815. [White Row, Spitalfields, London, 1815.]

The Penshurst Oak, 1794. The Sidney Oak, Penhurst Place, England, was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, it is, in fact, 1000 years old

Title page of The Countess of Pembrokes Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, third edition, 1598 (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Letter from Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 2nd February 1586. Artist: Sir Philip Sidney
Letter from Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 2nd February 1586. Letter written from Bergen by poet, courtier and soldier Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley

Sir Philip Sidney, English poet, courtier and soldier, 19th century. Artist: R Cooper
Sir Philip Sidney, English poet, courtier and soldier, 19th century. Sidney (1554-1586) was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1586, (1860). Artist: HK Bourne
Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1586, (1860). Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was one of the Elizabethan Ages most prominent figures. He was famous in his day in England as a poet, courtier and soldier

Death of Sir Philip Sydney, 1586 (c1815). Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet, and patron of poets was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

Philip Sidney, 16th century English soldier, statesman, poet, and patron of poets, c1840. Sidney (1554-1586) was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

Sir Philip Sidney, 1554 to 1586. Elizabethan poet, soldier and courtier

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Sir Philip Sidney, born in 1554 and tragically taken from the world in 1586, was an English poet and courtier. His legacy lives on through various portraits and memorials that capture his essence. One such portrait, created in 1830 by an unknown artist, showcases Sir P. Sidney's noble countenance. Another engraving depicts his favorite chair, a symbol of comfort amidst the chaos of court life. Sidney's education began at Shrewsbury Grammar School in 1845; although the creator remains unknown, it is clear that this institution played a crucial role in shaping his brilliant mind. The Sydney Oak at Penshurst stands tall as a testament to his connection with nature - its majestic presence captured beautifully by an anonymous artist in 1844. The Courtyard at Penshurst transports us back to c1870 when Sir Philip Sidney once walked these hallowed grounds. A memorial dedicated to him can be found at the Schools of Shrewsbury; its origins date back to the early twentieth century but still evoke admiration for this remarkable man. The Battle of Zutphen holds great significance for Sir Philip Sidney's story. An image from 1890 portrays him during this fateful event while another artwork from the early-mid nineteenth century depicts Sir William Russell fighting alongside him. In c1907, a poignant painting titled "Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier" captures both his bravery on the battlefield and compassion towards fellow soldiers. Jacobus Houbraken immortalizes him further with an artistic rendition dating back to c1744 (1894), showcasing not only his military prowess but also statesmanship and poetic brilliance. Sir Philip Sidney may have lived centuries ago, but he continues to inspire generations with his indomitable spirit and literary contributions that transcend time itself.