Sovereigns Collection (page 3)

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)

Scene of carnage from the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233861 Scene of carnage from the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The deaths of Harolds brothers Gurth and Leofwin at the Battle, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233859 The deaths of Harolds brothers Gurth and Leofwin at the Battle, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norman cavalry charge the English infantry at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233856 Norman cavalry charge the English infantry at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman cavalry and archers attack the English army at the Ba, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233854 The Norman cavalry and archers attack the English army at the Ba, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman army under William, Duke of Normandy, foraging for fo, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233840 The Norman army under William, Duke of Normandy, foraging for fo, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold of England sends a ship with news to WIlliam, Duke o, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233829 King Harold of England sends a ship with news to WIlliam, Duke o, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle to, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233821 Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle to, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conan II)

Duke William of Normandy and his army pursue Conan II, Duke of B, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233819 Duke William of Normandy and his army pursue Conan II, Duke of B, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince and Princess of Wales in the Scottish Highlands, deer stalking and driving (chromolitho)
7173213 Prince and Princess of Wales in the Scottish Highlands, deer stalking and driving (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of Princess Alexandra at the illuminated Temple Bar, London, 7 March 1863 (chromolitho)
7173209 Reception of Princess Alexandra at the illuminated Temple Bar, London, 7 March 1863 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of Princess Alexandra by Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, 7th March 1863 (chromolitho)
7173202 Reception of Princess Alexandra by Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, 7th March 1863 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Otto I of Germany throwing his spear into the waves on the coast of Jutland to mark the limits of his rule
7172610 King Otto I of Germany throwing his spear into the waves on the coast of Jutland to mark the limits of his rule, 948 (litho) by Baur

Cunigunde of Luxembourg, wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II, preparing to undergo trial by ordeal by walking over
7147862 Cunigunde of Luxembourg, wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II, preparing to undergo trial by ordeal by walking over red hot ploughshares after being accused of adultery (engraving)

Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving)
7147860 Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto I)

Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware)
7145555 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

Meeting of Joseph II and Frederick the Great, 1770. 1789 (engraving)
7234840 Meeting of Joseph II and Frederick the Great, 1770. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king. 1831 (engraving)
7234816 Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgian gentlemen and ladies)

Costume of a Polish King, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234009 Costume of a Polish King, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Polish King, 16th century)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216156 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Two skeletons of Death come for a queen on her throne. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234869 Two skeletons of Death come for a queen on her throne. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of King James IV of Scotland, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234950 Portrait of King James IV of Scotland, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King James IV of Scotland)

Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback. 1867 (engraving)
7234911 Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Francis I of France)

Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne. 1867 (engraving)
7234883 Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Auvergne, 1476-1531)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216157 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Scholars presenting a model of St Pauls School, London, to King Henry VIII, c1509 (colour litho)
7148529 Scholars presenting a model of St Pauls School, London, to King Henry VIII, c1509 (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving)
7147864 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Otto I, King of East Francia, reconciled with his brother, Henry, who had plotted to have him assassinated in 941
7147857 Otto I, King of East Francia, reconciled with his brother, Henry, who had plotted to have him assassinated in 941 (engraving) by Zick

Wedding of Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Windsor Castle, 10 March 1863 (chromolitho)
7173207 Wedding of Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Windsor Castle, 10 March 1863 (chromolitho) by Johnson

Reception of Princess Alexandra at Gravesend, 7 March 1863 (chromolitho)
7173204 Reception of Princess Alexandra at Gravesend, 7 March 1863 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Princess Alexandra at Gravesend)

Pabo, the Pillar of Britain, son of Arthwys ab Mor, 5th century. 1821 (engraving)
7234697 Pabo, the Pillar of Britain, son of Arthwys ab Mor, 5th century.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pabo, the Pillar of Britain)

Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234049 Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold takes an arrow to the eye at the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233865 King Harold takes an arrow to the eye at the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold and William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233851 King Harold and William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman cavalry under William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battl, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233846 The Norman cavalry under William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battl, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.