Sir Henry Lee (1533-1611), Master of the Ordnance
Sitter associated with 5 portraits
A favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, Lee was the originator of the annual Accession Day Tilts on 17 November, the most important Elizabethan court festival from at least 1581. He was the first person to hold the office of Queen's Champion, which he resigned in 1590.
by Anthonis Mor (Antonio Moro)
oil on panel, 1568
On display in Room 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 2095
by James Basire, after Moses Griffith
line engraving, published 1790
NPG D25364
by James Basire, after Moses Griffith
line engraving, published 1790
NPG D37237
by James Basire, after Moses Griffith
line engraving, published 1790
NPG D21016
by Henry Bone
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, August 1822
NPG D17123
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