The Memorial of Lord Darnley
11 of 25 portraits of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
The Memorial of Lord Darnley
by George Vertue, after Livinus de Vogelaare
line engraving, 1743 (1567-1568)
17 1/8 in. x 21 3/4 in. (435 mm x 552 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31901
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Sittersback to top
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567), Second Consort of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), Reigned, Scotland from 1567, England 1603-25. Sitter associated with 196 portraits.
- Matthew Stewart, 13th or 4th Earl of Lennox (1516-1571), Magnate and Regent of Scotland. Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox (1515-1578), Mother of Lord Darnley. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
- Charles Stewart, 14th or 5th Earl of Lennox (circa 1556-1576). Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Livinus de Vogelaare (active 1551-1568), Painter. Artist associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D31902: The Memorial of Lord Darnley (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D37299: The Memorial of Lord Darnley (impression from same plate as)
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