Pieter Stevens Van Gunst Collection

Marie Louise d'Orleans, n.d. Creator: Pieter Stevens van Gunst
Marie Louise d'Orleans, n.d

James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier
5913164 James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier. In lace ruff collar, coat and doublet, sash with figure of St. George and the dragon

Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) (engraving)
5913151 Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, English politician)

Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, 1713 (engraving)
5913143 Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, 1713 (engraving) by Gunst, Pieter Stevens van (1746-1817); (add.info.: In cap with feather, fur-lined cape)

James V (1512-1542) (engraving)
5913129 James V (1512-1542) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of a bust of King James V of Scotland, with crown and thistle)

Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving)
5913123 Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Elisabeth of York, wife of King Henry VII of England)

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Scottish noble and soldier. Comte d'Aran
5913156 James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Scottish noble and soldier. Comte d'Aran. In suit of plate armour and lace collar

John Lesley, Scottish historian and Bishop of Ross. Eveque de Rosse. Dog with key
5913155 John Lesley, Scottish historian and Bishop of Ross. Eveque de Rosse. Dog with key. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving)
5913152 Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and theologian)

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving)
5913141 Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Tudor politician)

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms
5913133 Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving)
5913127 Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Wolsey, English archbishop and cardinal to King Henry VII, 1473-1530)

Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King
5913166 Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King. Elisabeth, Reine de Boheme

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex
5913162 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex. In lace collar, suit of armour, sash

Portrait of Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, or the Iron Duke
5913158 Portrait of Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, or the Iron Duke. In suit of armour with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece

Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving)
5913149 Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, husband to Mary I of England. With coat of arms)

Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving)
5913135 Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Reginald Pole, Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury. Wearing a mozzetta robe and biretta hat)

Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving)
5913146 Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, English Bishop of London and martyr)

Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)
5913142 Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, in cap with feather, ermine robe)

Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving)
5913137 Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester and martyr, with coat of arms)

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving)
5913131 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, archbishop of Canterbury. With mitre and coat of arms)

Francis Walsingham, principal secretary and spymaster to Queen Elizabeth I. Secretaire d'Elisabeth
5913163 Francis Walsingham, principal secretary and spymaster to Queen Elizabeth I. Secretaire d'Elisabeth. Head of medusa and cock's heads on plaque

Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme
5913160 Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme. In lace ruff collar and armour breastplate, with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece

Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1555-1584. Francois, Duc d'Alencon
5913159 Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1555-1584. Francois, Duc d'Alencon. In lace ruff collar, ermine lined cape and doublet. Frame decorated with theatrical masks and snakes

Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving)
5913148 Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Queen Mary I of England, Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary)

Mary of Guise (1515-1560) (engraving)
5913138 Mary of Guise (1515-1560) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Bust of Mary of Guise, or Mary of Lorraine)

King Frederick V of the Palatinate, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, King of Bohemia. Frederick Roi de Boheme
5913165 King Frederick V of the Palatinate, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, King of Bohemia. Frederick Roi de Boheme. In lace collar over a suit of armour, with sash

Isaac Casaubon, French classical scholar
Isaac Casaubon (1559-1614), French classical scholar and philologist. Casaubon published a wide range of Latin and Greek texts with accompanying commentary

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Pieter Stevens van Gunst, a renowned Dutch engraver of the 17th century, captured the essence of various historical figures through his intricate artwork. In one of his engravings, we see James VI of Scotland and later James I of England, also known as James Charles Stuart or Jacques Premier. Dressed in an elegant lace ruff collar, coat and doublet, he wears a sash adorned with the figure of St. George slaying the dragon. Below him, two putti assemble a coat of arms beneath a regal crown. Another engraving by Van Gunst depicts Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579), showcasing his prominent role as an influential English politician and lawyer during the Tudor era. Moving on to another captivating piece by Van Gunst, we encounter Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector of England in 1713. This engraved portrait captures his powerful presence and authority. Van Gunst's talent extends to Scottish history as well. His engraving portrays James V (1512-1542), King of Scotland who faced numerous challenges during his reign but left behind a lasting legacy. Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), wife to Henry VII and mother to Henry VIII is beautifully depicted in another enchanting engraving by Van Gunst. Her elegance shines through as she gazes into the distance. The Scottish nobleman and soldier James Hamilton also found himself immortalized by Van Gunst's artistry. In this copperplate engraving after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's work, Hamilton stands proudly in suit armor with a delicate lace collar adorning his neck. John Lesley appears next in one such masterpiece where he is portrayed as both a Scottish historian and Bishop Ross holding onto a dog carrying keys—a symbol that holds deeper meaning within Lesley's story. Matthew Parker (1504-1575) finds his place in Van Gunst's collection as well.