Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601), Soldier; favourite of Elizabeth I
Sitter associated with 25 portraits
Politician and soldier, Essex was Elizabeth I's last favourite. With 'a nature not to be ruled', he was confirmed as a popular hero when he took Cadiz in 1596. Essex lost his place at court as a result of his activities in Ireland in 1599. He was executed in 1601 following a failed rebellion against the queen's ministers.
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
possibly by Jacobus Houbraken, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1817
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Magdalena de Passe, by Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1620
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Magdalena de Passe, after Willem de Passe
line engraving, (1620)
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1738
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1738
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