Thomas Percy
(1560-1605), Organiser of the 'Gunpowder Plot'Sitter in 14 portraits
Thomas Percy worked for his cousin Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland during his attempt to secure greater religious toleration under the new king. When negotiations broke down Thomas turned to conspiracy. He rented the house used to store the gunpowder and was shot dead during a siege following the plot's failure.
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
engraving, circa 1605
On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 334a
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D28140
after Unknown artist
etching, early 17th century
NPG D28141
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators
by Heinrich Ulrich
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D28146
by Unknown artist
engraving, 1605 or after
NPG D49686
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by Unknown engraver
line engraving, 1605 or after
NPG D19674
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
by Unknown artist
collotype, (circa 1605)
NPG D2334
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
by Unknown engraver
engraving, 1606
NPG D19881
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators
after Heinrich Ulrich
etching, late 18th to early 19th century
NPG D28145
by Adam, published by James Caulfield, published by Isaac Herbert
line engraving, published 20 April 1794
NPG D28147
published by Thomas Rodd the Elder
line engraving, early 19th century
NPG D28144
published by William Richardson, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1801
NPG D28142
published by William Richardson, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1801
NPG D28143
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
photogravure, published 1902 (circa 1605)
NPG D42676
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