Richard Nevill Collection

Warwick the Kingmaker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893)
Warwick the King aker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893). Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving)
1623273 The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790)

Edward IV, (1442-1483), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward IV, (1442-1483), 1830. Edward IV (1442-1483) King of England 1461-1470 and again from 1471 to his death. He grew up during the Wars of the Roses and became the first Yorkist king

The Death of the Earl of Warwick (King Henry VI), c1870. Artist: T Brown
The Death of the Earl of Warwick (King Henry VI), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Obelisk at Monken Hadley, Hertfordshire, c1800. The obelisk commemorates the Battle of Barnet, 1471, between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick during the Wars of the Roses

Death of Warwick the Kingmaker, Battle of Barnet, 1471 (1864). Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick (1428-1471), English soldier and statesman

Death to the Kingmaker, 1471 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Death to the Kingmaker, 1864. Richard Neville, 16th earl of Warwick, known as the Kingmaker (1428-1471), was an English nobleman, administrator, and military commander, he died in battle on April 14

The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1470 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1864. Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, (1428-1471) submits to Queen Margaret and solicits a pardon on his knees before her

Hadley Highstone, near Barnet, 1805. Artist: Sands
Hadley Highstone, near Barnet, 1805. Monument in commemoration of the Battle of Barnet (1471) between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick during the Wars of the Roses

Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Artist: Edward IV, King of England
Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Letter written from St Pol, praying Francis to assist Edward in the recovery of his kingdom

The death of Warwick the Kingmaker, 1471 (c1880). Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick (1428-1471), English soldier and statesman was killed at the Battle of Barnet, 14 April 1471

Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick, English medieval soldier and statesman, 19th century. Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

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Richard Nevill, also known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was a prominent 15th-century English nobleman and soldier. Born in 1442, he played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that plagued England during this period. His power and influence were so great that he earned his nickname "the Kingmaker, " as he had the ability to sway political alliances and determine who would sit on the throne. In this engraving from 1790 titled "The Picture of the Irish House of Commons, " we catch a glimpse of the political landscape during Nevill's time. The image showcases an era when noblemen like him held immense power within their respective regions. Nevill's loyalty initially lay with King Henry VI but later shifted towards Edward IV. This unknown artist's portrayal from 1830 captures Edward IV, highlighting his regal demeanor and hinting at his connection to Richard Nevill. However, not all stories end happily for our protagonist. In T Brown's poignant depiction from around 1870 titled "The Death of Earl Warwick (King Henry VI), " we witness Nevill meeting his tragic demise on the battlefield. This event took place during the Battle of Barnet in 1471, where he fought against Edward IV's forces. Monken Hadley in Hertfordshire is home to an obelisk dating back to approximately 1800. It stands as a silent testament to Richard Nevill's legacy and serves as a reminder of his involvement in shaping England's history. James William Edmund Doyle masterfully portrays two contrasting moments involving Warwick: one where Queen Margaret accepts his submission in "The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret" (1864), showcasing diplomacy amidst conflict; while another piece titled "Death to the Kingmaker" (1864) illustrates his ultimate downfall at Barnet. Hadley Highstone near Barnet is captured beautifully by Sands' brush in 1805.