King Alfred ('The Great')
(849-899), King of the West SaxonsSitter associated with 13 portraits
Aelfred known as 'Alfred the Great', reigned from 871-99. He encouraged learning and religion, strengthened the army and founded a navy.
by Unknown artist
silver penny, circa 887
NPG 4269
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23581
by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D23577
by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D9257
by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23576
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23578
by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23582
by Guillaume Philippe Benoist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23583
by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D8576
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D23575
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D38593
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D18686
possibly by Rudolph Ackermann
hand-coloured etching, early 19th century
NPG D23580
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