Tudor Period 1485 1603 Collection

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Portrait of Queen Mary I Tudor, 1554 (oil on panel)
JLJ4570994 Portrait of Queen Mary I Tudor, 1554 (oil on panel) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77) ; 109x84 cm; Prado, Madrid

Henry VIII of England
3330411 Henry VIII of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) King of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

War of the Two Roses: View of the Battle of Bosworth Field which between 22/08/1485 Richard III (1452-1485)
ELD4873876 War of the Two Roses: View of the Battle of Bosworth Field which between 22/08/1485 Richard III (1452-1485) (on the white horse) and Henri VII dit Henri Tudor (1457-1509) (War of the roses)

Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London
3789310 Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Bailly's (Baillie) carving in the Tower of London

Elizabeth I of England
3329544 Elizabeth I of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) was Queen of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Nonsuch Palace
3329545 The Nonsuch Palace; (add.info.: Illustration of the Nonsuch Palace, a Tudor palace, built by Henry VIII in Surrey. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving)
3779427 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533 -1603) was Queen of England November 1558 until her death

Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print)
3785482 Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print); (add.info.: Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream'. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland)

King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) with his 6 wives (engraving)
1740661 King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) with his 6 wives (engraving); (add.info.: Top: Anne de Cleves; a g: Jane Seymour and Catherine Parr; a d: Catherine Howard and Ann Boleyn; bottom)

Elizabeth I
3789763 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Henry VII king of england (print)
3790447 Henry VII king of england (print); (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 until his death)

Edward VI
3789761 Edward VI; (add.info.: Edward VI, portrait. King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. 12 October 1537 - 6 July 1553)

Henry VII
3789755 Henry VII; (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 until his death. 28 January 1457 - 21 April 1509)

Mary I
3790429 Mary I; (add.info.: Mary I or Bloody Mary, portrait. Queen of England from July 1553 until her death. 18 February 1516 - 17 November 1558)

Henry VIII
3790427 Henry VIII; (add.info.: Henry VIII, portrait. King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. 28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547)

Elizabeth I
3790432 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Battle of Bosworth Field
3789856 Battle of Bosworth Field; (add.info.: Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on the 22nd August 1485. The last significant battle of the War of the Roses)

Allyn House, New Plymouth
3782323 Allyn House, New Plymouth'; (add.info.: Allyn House, New Plymouth'. This house was built in the Plymouth Colony by the Pilgrim Fathers, but was demolished in 1826)

Henry VIII
3790395 Henry VIII; (add.info.: Henry VIII, portrait. King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. 28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547)

Elizabeth I
3790416 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Mary I
3790396 Mary I; (add.info.: Mary I or Bloody Mary, portrait. Queen of England from July 1553 until her death. 18 February 1516 - 17 November 1558)

New Bridge over the Thames at Hampton Court, 1754 (engraving)
6266229 New Bridge over the Thames at Hampton Court, 1754 (engraving) by Canaletto, Antonio (1697-1768) (after); (add.info.: After a work by Canaletto)

The Lord Mayors Show in the City of London, Tudor England, 1537 (print)
3794011 The Lord Mayors Show in the City of London, Tudor England, 1537 (print); (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Show in the City of London, Tudor England, 1537. Sir Richard Gresham (b)

King Henry VIII of England (engraving)
6116549 King Henry VIII of England (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info.: King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547. Engraving after a painting by Hans Holbein)

Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244632 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

Altarpiece with the Head of St John the Baptist (alabaster & wood)
3471348 Altarpiece with the Head of St John the Baptist (alabaster & wood) by English School, (15th century); Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244631 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak)
5890677 Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 83.9x195.6x11.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving)
5913141 Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Tudor politician)

Margaret Tudor (1489-1541) (engraving)
5913125 Margaret Tudor (1489-1541) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of a bust of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, wife to King James IV of Scotland)

Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving)
5913122 Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VII of England with crown, orb, sceptre, and coat of arms)

The clouds that settle round the setting sun, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley
3667117 The clouds that settle round the setting sun, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company, c.1950's (litho) by Lucas

Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)
5913142 Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, in cap with feather, ermine robe)

Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving)
5913148 Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Queen Mary I of England, Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary)

Henry VIII (1491-1547) (engraving)
5913126 Henry VIII (1491-1547) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. Depicted with trumpet, laurel wreath, coat of arms)

Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas)
3078703 Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas) by English School; (add.info.: Portrait of Perfect Wife by an anonymous Tudor artist. Dated 17th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Margaret Tudor Arrives in York in 1503 (colour litho)
3787156 Margaret Tudor Arrives in York in 1503 (colour litho) by English School; (add.info.: Margaret Tudor enters York, 1503. During her journey to Scotland to marry James IV of Scotland)

Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho)
XND75969 Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection

Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving)
3787732 Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots. Queen of Scotland (1542 -1567)

Battle of Bosworth Field (engraving)
3789882 Battle of Bosworth Field (engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on the 22nd August 1485)

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The Tudor period, spanning from 1485 to 1603, was a time of great significance in British history. It witnessed the reigns of some of the most iconic monarchs and saw remarkable cultural and artistic developments. One can imagine sitting in an exquisite armchair from around 1540, made of oak, feeling the weight of history as it transports you back to this era. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, showcasing the skill and artistry that thrived during this period. In churches adorned with stunning altarpieces like "Altarpiece with the Head of St John the Baptist, " crafted meticulously using alabaster and wood, one can sense both religious devotion and artistic brilliance merging together. Another fascinating piece is a ceremonial bedhead created for King Henry VIII's ill-fated marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1539. Carved out of oak, it reflects not only royal opulence but also political alliances that shaped Europe at that time. Delicate bed valances made from silk and linen transport us into luxurious bedrooms where nobles rested their heads after eventful days at court. These textiles speak volumes about Tudor fashion trends and social status. Portraits capture prominent figures such as Thomas Howard, Margaret Tudor, Henry VII - each engraving providing a glimpse into their lives and influence on society during this transformative era. "The clouds that settle round the setting sun" depicted in Cassells History book lithograph remind us how these years were filled with both triumphs and challenges for Britain; they were marked by wars abroad while witnessing significant advancements within its borders. Notable rulers like Edward VI left their mark on England despite their short reigns; Mary I's engraving reminds us of her tumultuous rule known as "Bloody Mary, " while Henry VIII's portrait evokes his larger-than-life persona forever associated with his six wives.