King Henry VIII; King Henry VII; Elizabeth of York; Jane Seymour
1 portrait of King Henry VII
King Henry VIII; King Henry VII; Elizabeth of York; Jane Seymour
by George Vertue, after Remigius van Leemput, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1743
18 7/8 in. x 22 3/4 in. (481 mm x 578 mm) plate size; 21 3/4 in. x 24 1/8 in. (554 mm x 613 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D42238
On display in Room 11 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
Sittersback to top
- Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), Queen of Henry VII. Sitter associated with 24 portraits. Identify
- King Henry VII (1457-1509), Reigned 1485-1509. Sitter associated with 66 portraits. Identify
- King Henry VIII (1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47. Sitter associated with 99 portraits. Identify
- Jane Seymour (1508 or 1509-1537), Third Queen of Henry VIII. Sitter associated with 15 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 or 1498-1543), Painter, printmaker and designer; son of Hans Holbein the Elder. Artist or producer associated with 310 portraits, Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
- Remigius van Leemput (1607-1675), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist or producer associated with 865 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D18545: King Henry VIII; King Henry VII; Elizabeth of York; Jane Seymour (from same plate)
- NPG D32813: King Henry VIII; King Henry VII; Elizabeth of York; Jane Seymour (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Carpets and textiles
- Group portraits
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Amulets and religious symbology
- Jewellery - Brooches, buckles and pins
- Jewellery - Livery chains and badges
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Jewellery - Precious stones
- Jewellery - Rings
- Line engraving
- Pets and animals
- Pets and animals - Dogs
- Pets and animals - Mythical beasts
- Tombs and monuments
Events of 1743back to top
Current affairs
Henry Pelham becomes Prime Minister, following the death of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington.Last wolf in the British Isles is reputedly killed in Scotland.
Second Gin Act further attempts to deal with the widespread abuse of gin.
Art and science
Portrait-painter Michael Dahl dies.Physician and cartographer Christopher Packe produces the first geological map of south-east England.
Final edition of Alexander Pope's literary satire The Dunciad is published.
International
War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Dettingen is fought in Bavaria. King George II leads the troops to victory over the French; the last time a British monarch participates in a battle. George Frideric Handel writes the oratorio Dettingen Te Deum in celebration. Treaty of Worms signed between Great Britain, Austria and Sardinia. France and Spain form the Alliance of Fontainebleau with the aim of recapturing Gibraltar from Britain.Comments back to top
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