Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
(1587-1645), Favourite of James ISitter associated with 19 portraits
Following a fall from his horse at the accession day tilt in March 1607, Robert Carr was nursed by King James I and rapidly became a royal favourite. Created Earl of Somerset in 1616, three years later he was indicted with his wife, Frances Howard, for the murder of his Sir Thomas Overbury. Though Howard confessed, both were later released.
by Nicholas Hilliard
watercolour on vellum, circa 1611
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after John Hoskins
oil on panel, after 1630, based on a work of circa 1625-1630
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by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
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by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and Frances, Countess of Somerset
attributed to Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), sold by John Hinde
line engraving, circa 1615
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by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset
attributed to Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), sold by John Hinde
line engraving, circa 1615
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by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset
attributed to Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), sold by John Hinde
line engraving, circa 1615
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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, 1714
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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, 1714
NPG D25785
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1749
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by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1749
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by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1749
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by Jacobus Houbraken
line engraving, published 1749
NPG D18900
published by Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after John Hoskins
stipple engraving, published 1 January 1802
NPG D25784
published by Edward Jeffery, after George Jamesone
stipple engraving, published 1806
NPG D25788
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and Frances, Countess of Somerset
by George Cruikshank, published by George Smeeton
etching, published 27 September 1817
NPG D25786
Unknown couple, called Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset
by James Donald Milner, probably after Paul van Somer
pencil on tracing paper, 1 December 1911
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