King Edward II

Sitterback to top

• King Edward II (1284-1327), Reigned 1307-27. Sitter associated with 26 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The inscription on this portrait is later and wrongly inscribed with the name 'Edvardvus'. The facial characteristic and costume conform to other known portraits of Henry III.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 295
• Williamson, David, Kings and Queens, 2010, p. 51

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Picturing History: A portrait set of early kings and queens (19 July 2011 - 4 December 2011)

Portrait setback to top

• The Hornby Castle set of early Kings and Queens: paintings by unknown artists, late 16th century-circa 1620

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Crowns and tiaras
• Montacute House