12 OF 21

Title for 'Effigies Regum Anglorum a Wilhelmo Conquestore' (King William I ('The Conqueror')?)

12 of 21 portraits of King William I ('The Conqueror')

probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
4 1/4 in. x 2 7/8 in. (107 mm x 72 mm) plate size; 11 5/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (295 mm x 224 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D42356

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King William I ('The Conqueror') (1027-1087), Reigned 1066-87. Sitter associated with 21 portraits.

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William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist associated with 699 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Sir Robert Peake (circa 1605-1667), Printseller and royalist army officer. Artist associated with 61 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.