King Edward IV (1442-1483), Reigned 1461-70 and 1471-83
Sitter associated with 35 portraits
Head of the house of York, Edward was exiled by King Henry VI in 1459. However, Edward returned to defeat the King and took the crown in 1461. He married Elizabeth Woodville in 1464, who bore him ten children. After a period of military turmoil in 1470 when Edward was forced into exile he returned to defeat his foes at the battle of Tewkesbury (1471). As king he renewed England's wars with France, and reorganised crown revenues.
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, late 16th century
On display at Montacute House, Yeovil, in the exhibition 'Kings and Queens'
NPG 4980(10)
by Unknown English artist
oil on panel, circa 1540
NPG 3542
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 17th century
NPG D23796
possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D23798
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D23801
Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III
by Jodocus Hondius
line engraving, 1610
NPG D23857
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1618
NPG D23788
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Compton Holland
line engraving, 1618
NPG D21041
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1638 (1618)
NPG D21040
King Edward IV; fictitious portrait called King Edward V
probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
NPG D22808
published by Sir Robert Peake, probably after William Faithorne
etching, early 1640s
NPG D21044
probably by William Faithorne
line engraving, early 1640s
NPG D21043
by Robert White
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D23785
King Edward IV; King Edward V; King Richard III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
NPG D34138
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23791
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D23792
by Simon François Ravenet
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23794
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D23797
The lines of Plantagenet, Lancaster and York
by George Vertue
etching, circa 1700-1756
NPG D32045
Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
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