Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), Parliamentary general
Sitter associated with 44 portraits
Essex's father, the 2nd Earl, had been a favourite of Elizabeth I, but he was executed for treason in 1601. The family honours were restored to the 3rd Earl in 1604. In the years leading up to the Civil War Essex consistently opposed Charles I's policies and he became General of the Parliamentary army in 1642. His lack of success prompted the formation of the New Model Army.
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, circa 1620
On display in the Long Gallery at Montacute House
NPG L115
King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D26365
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Compton Holland
engraving, circa 1600-1625
NPG D19921
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Unknown artist, published by Peter Stent
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D27089
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1620s
NPG D21320
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1620s
NPG D21321
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D27081
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
published by Sir Robert Peake
etching, early 1640s
NPG D21322
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by Unknown engraver
etching, 1640s
NPG D21323
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1640s
NPG D21337
by Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 1640s
NPG D8541
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
probably by William Faithorne, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1643
NPG D21329
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, 1643
NPG D27085
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by Unknown artist
line engraving and etching, 1643
NPG D1308
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
published by Peter Stent
engraving, 1643
NPG D20023
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, 1644
NPG D42445
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
after Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, (published 1644)
NPG D2314
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1646
NPG D21330
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
by R.S., after Unknown artist
etching, late 1640s
NPG D21332
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
probably by George Glover, published by Peter Stent, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1646
NPG D21327
Armed Forces and Intelligence Services
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Cromwell and parliamentarians
Place
Essex
