The Procession Picture of Elizabeth I
8 of 13 portraits of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham
The Procession Picture of Elizabeth I
by George Vertue, probably after Robert Peake the Elder
line engraving, 1742 (circa 1601)
17 7/8 in. x 21 3/4 in. (455 mm x 553 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31831
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Artistsback to top
- Robert Peake the Elder (circa 1551-1619), Portrait and decorative painter. Artist associated with 8 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), Naval commander. Sitter associated with 21 portraits.
- Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Reigned 1558-1603. Sitter associated with 125 portraits.
- Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (1526-1596), Courtier and administrator. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave (1564?-1646), Statesman. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
- Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624), Lord High Admiral. Sitter associated with 13 portraits.
- Gilbert Talbot, 7th Earl of Shrewsbury (1552-1616). Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
- Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester (1577-1646). Sitter associated with 9 portraits.
- Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester (circa 1550-1628), Nobleman and courtier. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Exhibitions and displays
- Elizabeth I & Her People
From 10 October - Queens and Consorts: Likeness in Life and Death
From 12 June
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