Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
(1583-1648), Diplomat and writerSitter in 15 portraits
Like his younger and more famous brother George, Edward Herbert was a distinguished poet. In addition he wrote works of history, including a History of the Reign of Henry VIII, and of philosophy, notably De Veritate. Herbert also had a busy diplomatic career in France.
Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
possibly after Isaac Oliver
oil on canvas, feigned oval, 17th century?, based on a work of circa 1603-1605
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
after Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Mildmay Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland; Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Anthony Walker, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, published 1764
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by Anthony Walker, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, published 1764
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
after Isaac Oliver
stipple and line engraving, late 18th to early 19th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
published by William Richardson, after Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, published 1790s
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
published by John Scott
stipple engraving, published 20 May 1806
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
by James Thomson (Thompson), published by Harding, Triphook & Lepard, after William Derby
stipple engraving, published 1 July 1824
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