Sovereigns Collection (page 2)

Mary of Anjou (engraving)
1723792 Mary of Anjou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Marie of Anjou (14 October 1404 - 29 November 1463)

Uniform of a colonel of the French Infantry, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237176 Uniform of a colonel of the French Infantry, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel of the French Infantry)

First Gentleman of the Bedchamber, reign of King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph)
7237008 First Gentleman of the Bedchamber, reign of King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Gentleman of the Bedchamber)

Member of the Chamber of Peers of France, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)
7237006 Member of the Chamber of Peers of France, 1820. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie-Therese Charlotte, Duchess of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph)
7236971 Marie-Therese Charlotte, Duchess of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Therese Charlotte, Duchess of Angouleme (1778-1851)

Page of the French Royal Bedchamber to King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph)
7236944 Page of the French Royal Bedchamber to King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry IV of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236858 King Henry IV of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of King Henry IV of France (1553-1610)

Portrait equestre de Louis XV (oil on canvas)
7260250 Portrait equestre de Louis XV (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); 117.3 x 96.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Equestrian portrait of Louis XV); Photo © Christies Images

Gaspard de Coligny at King Francois IIs Bedside, 1560 (engraving)
1731193 Gaspard de Coligny at King Francois IIs Bedside, 1560 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: French admiral Gaspard de Coligny at king Francois II bedside, 1560, engraving)

Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587). 1798 (engraving)
7237220 Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587). 1798 (engraving) by Schiavonetti, Nicolo (1771-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Profile portrait of Mary)

Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237141 Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment)

Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph)
7236976 Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme (1775-1844)

Charles-Philippe, later King Charles X of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236961 Charles-Philippe, later King Charles X of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Philippe, Count of Artois)

King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236753 King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry III of France, 1551-1589)

King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694. 1906 (lithograph)
7236700 King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694.1906 (lithograph) by Trouvain, Antoine (1656-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV)

Lucreces death: Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia, Roman lady of the 6th century BC)
XEE4192602 Lucreces death: Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia, Roman lady of the 6th century BC) was the victim of violence by his cousin Sextus Tarquin, the son of Tarquin the Superb

King Charles X of France (coloured engraving)
1721942 King Charles X of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles X (1757-1836) french king in 1824-1830, engraving)

Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving)
1721859 Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Louis XVIII (1755 - 1824)

Monogram of Charles X (engraving)
1721857 Monogram of Charles X (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Monogram of Charles X (1757-1836) french king in 1824-1830, engraving)

Coats of arms of kings, queens and emperors. 1763 (engraving)
7236025 Coats of arms of kings, queens and emperors. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coats of arms with crests and supporters of kings)

Portrait of Marie Antoinette with pearl necklace, ermine cape. 1815 (engraving)
7236017 Portrait of Marie Antoinette with pearl necklace, ermine cape.1815 (engraving) by Leroy, Sebastien (Denis Sebastien) (d.1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lucretia (oil on canvas, 1580)
LRI4574997 Lucretia (oil on canvas, 1580) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Lucrece Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia)

French Revolution: Proclamation of the Constitution, 1791 (engraving)
ELD4833709 French Revolution: Proclamation of the Constitution, 1791 (engraving) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution)

The Death of Lucretia, Detail. 15th century (Tempera on wood)
LRI4607538 The Death of Lucretia, Detail. 15th century (Tempera on wood) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

History of Ancient Rome: Lucrece, Brutus and Collatinus. Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia)
XEE4404669 History of Ancient Rome: Lucrece, Brutus and Collatinus. Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia, Roman lady) was the victim of violence by his cousin Sextus Tarquin, the son of Tarquin the Superb

King Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547. 1814 (engraving)
7236093 King Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547)

The suicide of Lucretia, 1657 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4574651 The suicide of Lucretia, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); 87x66 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Konigl. Sardinian and Hertzogl. Savoy coat of arms, unknown (engraving)
7259567 Konigl. Sardinian and Hertzogl. Savoy coat of arms, unknown (engraving); 9.2x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: caption Royal Sardinian and Royal Savoy Coat of Arms); JMK Archiv

The suicide of Lucretia (painting, 1640-1642)
LRI4622149 The suicide of Lucretia (painting, 1640-1642) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The suicide of Lucrece Lucrece (Lucrezia, Lucretia)

Henri of Artois (engraving)
1721335 Henri of Artois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Henri, Count of Chambord and Duke of Bordeaux (29 September 1820 - 24 August 1883)

Charles X boards a Ship to England, 15th August 1830 (engraving)
1721320 Charles X boards a Ship to England, 15th August 1830 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Former french king Charles X boarding on august 15)

Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware)
7145550 Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); 19x14.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Anglo-Norman king with crown, 11th century, 1864 (engraving)
7235666 Anglo-Norman king with crown, 11th century, 1864 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Norman king with crown, seated on a throne)

Death of King Edward the Confessor and coronation of Harold. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233827 Death of King Edward the Confessor and coronation of Harold. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads the captured Harold Godwinson to B, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233813 Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads the captured Harold Godwinson to B, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

After a voyage, Harold Godwinson is seized by Count Wido. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233812 After a voyage, Harold Godwinson is seized by Count Wido. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward the Confessor and Harold Godwinson. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233810 King Edward the Confessor and Harold Godwinson. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sextus Tarquinius driven from Rome and is threatened by relatives of Lucretia. Detail from The Death of Lucretia
LRI4607545 Sextus Tarquinius driven from Rome and is threatened by relatives of Lucretia. Detail from The Death of Lucretia

The Story of Lucretia. Jorg Breu the Elder (ca 1475-1537) German painter. Pen and black ink on paper
542913 The Story of Lucretia. Jorg Breu the Elder (ca 1475-1537) German painter. Pen and black ink on paper. by Breu, Joerg the Elder (c.1475-1537); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon depicting the exile of King Charles X, 15th August 1830 (engraving)
1721316 Cartoon depicting the exile of King Charles X, 15th August 1830 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Prince and Princess of Wales with their family (chromolitho)
7173210 Prince and Princess of Wales with their family (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho)
7173205 Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stanislaus II Augustus at the Permanent Council, 1789. 1789 (engraving)
7234845 Stanislaus II Augustus at the Permanent Council, 1789. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanislaus II Augustus, King of Poland)

Two skeletons of Death attack a king in his throne room. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234876 Two skeletons of Death attack a king in his throne room. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)
7234807 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward the Confessor from his great seal, 1860 (engraving)
7235662 Edward the Confessor from his great seal, 1860 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Confessor (1042-1066, Anglo-Saxon king)

Friederike Luise Wilhelmine of Prussia. Portrait
7177137 Friederike Luise Wilhelmine of Prussia. Portrait. by Lange, Johannes Philippus (1810-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friederike Luise Wilhelmine of Prussia, 1774-1837)

Portrait of William, Duke of Normandy, with his banner. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233870 Portrait of William, Duke of Normandy, with his banner. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of William)

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"Sovereigns: A Glimpse into the Royal Tapestry of History" Step back in time with an early jigsaw puzzle depicting the illustrious Kings and Queens of England, a captivating mosaic of power and lineage. Adorned with royal crowns and sceptres, these sovereigns commanded respect and authority. From the Line of Tudor emerged a succession of influential rulers - King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth I. Their reigns marked pivotal moments in English history captured beautifully in chromolithographs. The House of Hanover brought forth a new era as King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, and Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. These vibrant chromolithographs immortalize their regal presence for generations to admire. At every coronation since Edward I's time rests the Coronation chair housing the legendary Stone of Scone beneath its seat. This symbolizes continuity as each sovereign is crowned upon it – a tangible link connecting past monarchs to present ones. England's monarchs from bygone eras extend their greetings to George V through captivating imagery that transcends time. It serves as a reminder that despite changing dynasties and shifting landscapes, kingship endures. Yet not all tales are filled with grandeur; some reveal darker chapters etched in history's annals. The murder of Edward the Martyr at Corfe Castle unveils treachery orchestrated by his own stepmother Aelfthryth – an engraving that echoes tragedy across centuries. Charles I's life unfolds before our eyes - born in 1600 amidst hopefulness but ultimately meeting his untimely demise on the executioner's block in 1649. An engraving captures this poignant moment when power clashed with revolution. Venturing beyond English shores brings us face-to-face with Prince Edward hunting tigers during his visit to India in 1872.