King Stephen (circa 1092-1154), Reigned 1135-54
Sitter associated with 20 portraits
Stephen of Blois usurped the English throne in 1135 on the death of his uncle Henry I. Before his death, Henry had made his barons swear allegiance to his daughter Matilda as successor following the accidental drowning of both his legitimate male heirs. Stephen's coronation was met with little opposition as women were considered unfit to rule at that time. He was temporarily deposed in 1141 following an invasion led by Matilda and was re-crowned twice during his troubled reign.
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, circa 1620
On display in the Long Gallery at Montacute House
NPG 4980(3)
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D23625
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
after Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, (1618)
NPG D33878
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
after Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, (1618)
NPG D33879
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 (1618)
NPG D21424
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1638
NPG D23623
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
published by Sir Robert Peake, probably after William Faithorne
etching, early 1640s
NPG D21425
King Stephen; King Henry II (fictitious portraits)
probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
NPG D22801
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1649
NPG D21426
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1649
NPG D33877
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell or Luttrell
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D23622
King William I ('The Conqueror'); King William II ('Rufus'); King Henry I; King Stephen
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
NPG D34135
by John Carwitham, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D33880
The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D34141
Fictitious portrait called King Stephen
by James Smith
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D20283
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D33881
after Unknown artist
stipple and line engraving, probably late 18th century
NPG D23624
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