Thomas Wentworth Collection

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth, 6th Baron le Despencer (1501-1551), English peer and broker
FLO4645779 Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth, 6th Baron le Despencer (1501-1551), English peer and broker. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour
5913170 Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour. With death mask, axe and baton below

Thomas Wentworth
2905682 Thomas Wentworth by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, First Earl of Strafford, 1641.); GSinclair Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1761 (oil on canvas)
3514424 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Blackburn, Joseph Jonathan (c.1730-78); 128.59x103.19 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: 50 5/8 in. x 40 5/8 in)

Strafford (engraving)
665573 Strafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strafford. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Strafford at the Traitors Gate of the Tower going to his trial (engraving)
662504 Strafford at the Traitors Gate of the Tower going to his trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving)
2790498 Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford)

Arrest of Strafford (engraving)
2791589 Arrest of Strafford (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Strafford)

Thomas Wentworth, Lord Wentworth (aquatint)
726798 Thomas Wentworth, Lord Wentworth (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, Lord Wentworth)

Earl of Strafford (engraving)
665174 Earl of Strafford (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Strafford. Illustration from unidentified 19th century history of England)

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth (engraving)
819574 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford)

Trial of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, for treason, 1641 (engraving)
3646820 Trial of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, for treason, 1641 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Thomas Wentworth)

Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford) (engraving)
978871 Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth (E of Strafford)

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1761 (oil on canvas)
873485 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Blackburn, Joseph Jonathan (c.1730-78); 128.59 x103.19 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mrs

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving)
819651 Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford)

Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. After Sir Anthony van Dyck The original picture actually by Van Dyck in collection of Lady Juliet de Chair

Capture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, (1558), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Capture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, 1890. The Siege of Calais was fought in early 1558 when Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, to English-held Calais

Portrait Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Thomas Wentworth (1st Earl of Strafford), Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1740, paper, pen, h 374 mm × w 238 mm

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Private Collection

Thomas, Baron Wentworth, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas, Baron Wentworth, c1532-1543 (1945). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth and de jure 6th Baron le Despencer, PC (1501-1551) was an English peer and courtier during the Tudor dynasty

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas Wentworth
Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Letter written from Dublin by Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to James Hay, Earl of Carlisle

Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Artist: W Ridgway
Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, (1672-1739), was a diplomat and First Lord of the Admiralty

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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, was an influential English statesman during his time. Known as the Comte de Stafford, he was a man of power and authority. In portraits, he is often depicted wearing a lace collar over a suit of armor, symbolizing his dual roles as both diplomat and warrior. One notable image shows him with a death mask, axe, and baton below. This engraving captures the momentous Trial of the Earl of Strafford in Westminster Hall in 1641. It was during this trial that Thomas Wentworth faced accusations that ultimately led to his execution. Another engraving portrays him being taken to his execution. The somber atmosphere surrounding this scene reflects the gravity of the situation for Strafford. Despite once being Archbishop Laud's trusted ally (as seen in another engraving where Laud blesses Strafford), he now faced an uncertain fate. In yet another print titled "Straffords Farewell, " we see a depiction made by S. Bull in 1844 showing Strafford bidding farewell before his execution in 1641. This poignant image captures the emotional weight carried by Thomas Wentworth as he prepared to face his destiny. A portrait from 1761 showcases Thomas Wentworth's likeness on canvas, allowing us to glimpse into the face behind these historical events. His piercing gaze suggests intelligence and determination – qualities that undoubtedly played significant roles throughout his life. Lastly, there are engravings depicting various moments related to Strafford's trial and execution: from him going through Traitors Gate at the Tower on his way to trial; to images simply titled "Strafford" or "Earl of Strafford. " These visual representations serve as reminders of Thomas Wentworth's place in history – forever immortalized for better or worse.