Sovereigns Collection (page 4)

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)

Norman soldiers building a fortified camp at Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233844 Norman soldiers building a fortified camp at Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke William of Normandy receiving Harold Godwinson in his palac, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233817 Duke William of Normandy receiving Harold Godwinson in his palac, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count Guy I of Ponthieu and the arrival of messengers from Duke, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233814 Count Guy I of Ponthieu and the arrival of messengers from Duke, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold Godwinson at Bosham Church and boarding a Saxon vessel. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233811 Harold Godwinson at Bosham Church and boarding a Saxon vessel. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black and white tournament trumpeters, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234939 Black and white tournament trumpeters, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving)
7234918 Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles IX of France)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216158 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

King Henry I and Henry II of England, 1865 (engraving)
7235667 King Henry I and Henry II of England, 1865 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry I (1068- 1135) and King Henry II (1133-1189) of England

Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit, 1852 (engraving)
7235654 Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit, 1852 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a Holy Roman Emperor, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234005 Costume of a Holy Roman Emperor, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Holy Roman Emperor, 16th century)

Costume of the Most Christian King of France, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233986 Costume of the Most Christian King of France, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen
7147851 The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen, 802 (engraving) by Zick

Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware)
7145546 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

William, Duke of Normandy, asks his scout Vitalis for news of Ha, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233849 William, Duke of Normandy, asks his scout Vitalis for news of Ha, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William)

The Norman flotilla under William, Duke of Normandy, arrives at, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233838 The Norman flotilla under William, Duke of Normandy, arrives at, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman flotilla sails across the channel to Pevensey. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233835 The Norman flotilla sails across the channel to Pevensey. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William, Duke of Normandy, orders the construction of ships. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233831 William, Duke of Normandy, orders the construction of ships. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William)

Duke William of Normandy and his army arrive at Mont-Saint-Miche, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233818 Duke William of Normandy and his army arrive at Mont-Saint-Miche, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads Harold to Duke William of Normandy, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233816 Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads Harold to Duke William of Normandy, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg (1887-1969), 20th century (oil on canvas)
AIS5377229 Portrait of Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg (1887-1969), 20th century (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid

Portrait of the Catholic King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516), 1587-88 (painting)
AIS5377051 Portrait of the Catholic King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516), 1587-88 (painting) by Ariosto, Filippo (16th century); Museu Militar, Castell de Montjuic, Barcelona

Matthias, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1557-1619), 1600-25 (oil on canvas)
FIA5402659 Matthias, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1557-1619), 1600-25 (oil on canvas) by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1557-1619) (circle of); 104 -- 80 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

French Royal Family imprisoned at The Temple fortress, Paris, French Revolution, 1792 (b / w photo)
7200489 French Royal Family imprisoned at The Temple fortress, Paris, French Revolution, 1792 (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

KIng Philip II of Spain. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233988 KIng Philip II of Spain. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: KIng Philip II of Spain, 1527-1598)

The Norman army routs the Saxon infantry at the Battle of Hastin, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233868 The Norman army routs the Saxon infantry at the Battle of Hastin, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The turning point in the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233863 The turning point in the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Duke of Normandys banquet feast in Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233842 William Duke of Normandys banquet feast in Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norman soldiers loading stores and arms onto ships. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233833 Norman soldiers loading stores and arms onto ships. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold Godwinson makes an oath to William Duke of Normandy. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233823 Harold Godwinson makes an oath to William Duke of Normandy. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke WIlliam of Normandy on his throne receiving a messenger. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233815 Duke WIlliam of Normandy on his throne receiving a messenger. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince and Princess of Wales (chromolitho)
7173217 Prince and Princess of Wales (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince and Princess of Wales, later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra)

Sandringham Church, Norfolk (chromolitho)
7173212 Sandringham Church, Norfolk (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandringham Church, Norfolk)

Thanksgiving service for the recovery of the Prince of Wales from typhoid, St Pauls Cathedral, London
7173211 Thanksgiving service for the recovery of the Prince of Wales from typhoid, St Pauls Cathedral, London, 27 February 1872 (chromolitho) by Johnson

Prince and Princess of Wales at a garden party at Marlborough House, London (chromolitho)
7173208 Prince and Princess of Wales at a garden party at Marlborough House, London (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward, Prince of Wales on his visit to the Middle East and the Pyramids, 1862-1863. (chromolitho)
7173203 Edward, Prince of Wales on his visit to the Middle East and the Pyramids, 1862-1863. (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward)

Prince of Waless feathers (chromolitho)
7173200 Prince of Waless feathers (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Waless feathers)

Elizabeth of Hungary saying farewell to her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia
7147867 Elizabeth of Hungary saying farewell to her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, on his departure to join the Sixth Crusade, 1227 (engraving) by Zick

Death of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 1785. 1789 (engraving)
7234841 Death of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 1785. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Frederick the Great)

Gormo the Old, King of Denmark and a Danish youth. 1821 (engraving)
7234701 Gormo the Old, King of Denmark and a Danish youth.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gurm Gamle, or Gormo the Old)

The Dragonnades: A soldier forces a protestant to convert, 1686 (engraving)
1720498 The Dragonnades: A soldier forces a protestant to convert, 1686 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); (add.info.: Dragonnade - reference to revocation of Nantes edict.)

Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait
7243368 Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. by Bolswert, Schelte Adams (c.1586-1659); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigismund III Vasa, 1566-1632)

James VI and I, King of England and Scotland
7243336 James VI and I, King of England and Scotland by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James VI and I, 1566-1625)

Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. 1769 (engraving)
7233649 Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. 1769 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); (add.info.: Anne (1665-1714), Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland

Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c. 1797-1830 (oil on canvas)
7240944 Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c.1797-1830 (oil on canvas) by Holmes, James (1777-1860); 12.5x10 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

QueenMarie Antoinette, 1783, (sculpture)
7231619 QueenMarie Antoinette, 1783, (sculpture) by Lecomte, Felix (1737-1817); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Versailles palace)

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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.