Anne of Bohemia (1366-1394), Queen of Richard II
Sitter associated with 5 portraits
The eldest daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and his fourth wife, Elizabeth of Pomerania. Anne became Queen of England on 20 January 1382 when she was married to Richard II in Westminster Abbey. The union was supported by Pope Urban VI, who wanted to tie his supporters closer together. Although they produced no heir, the marriage appears to have been affectionate. On her death in 1394, Richard displayed great emotion and ordered Sheen Palace, the place where she had died, to be demolished.
by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after Nicholas Broker, and Godfrey Prest
electrotype, 1873 (circa 1395-1397)
NPG 331
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
Tomb of King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia in Westminster Abbey
by Richard Gaywood
etching, 1665
NPG D33903
King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia
by John Goldar, after Hubert-François Gravelot (né Bourguignon)
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23721
by Joseph Strutt
line engraving, late 18th century
NPG D23722
Royalty, Rulers and Aristocracy
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Czech Republic
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