King Edward IV
(1442-1483), Reigned 1461-70 and 1471-83Sitter associated with 37 portraits
The first Yorkist King of England. Edward was the son of Richard, Duke of York and great grandson of Edward III. Following his father's death in 1460, Edward defeated Henry VI's Lancastrian supporters at a decisive battle in the ongoing Wars of the Roses and was crowned king in 1461. Edward's unpopular marriage in 1464 to a commoner, Elizabeth Woodville, alienated his staunchest supporter, the Earl of Warwick, who staged an invasion with Henry VI's queen, Margaret of Anjou, in 1470. Edward was forced to flee but returned in 1471, killing Warwick and finally establishing the House of York firmly on the throne. As king he renewed England's wars with France, and reorganised crown revenues.
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, 1597-1618
NPG 4980(10)
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 17th century
NPG D23796
possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D23798
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D23801
King Edward IV, King Edward V, King Richard III
by Jodocus Hondius
line engraving, 1610
NPG D23857
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1618
NPG D23788
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Compton Holland
line engraving, 1618
NPG D21041
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1638 (1618)
NPG D21040
King Edward IV; fictitious portrait called King Edward V
probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
NPG D22808
published by Sir Robert Peake, probably after William Faithorne
etching, early 1640s
NPG D21044
probably by William Faithorne
line engraving, early 1640s
NPG D21043
by Robert White
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D23785
King Edward IV; King Edward V; King Richard III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
NPG D34138
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23791
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D23792
by Simon François Ravenet
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23794
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D23797
by Grignion
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23941
The lines of Plantagenet, Lancaster and York
by George Vertue
etching, circa 1700-1756
NPG D32045
after Unknown artist
etching, early 18th century?
NPG D21042
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D7989
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D19161
The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D34141
by John Carwitham, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D21045
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps mid 18th century
NPG D23793
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1732
NPG D23790
by George Vertue
engraving, engraved 1735
NPG D19137
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1745
NPG D23786
by Thomas Trotter, published by Thomas Cadell the Elder
line engraving, published 1 January 1788
NPG D23795
by Thomas Trotter
line engraving, published before 1788
NPG D23799
by James Parker
stipple and line engraving, published 1790
NPG D23784
after Unknown artist
etching, perhaps early 19th century
NPG D23800
'Statues in St Stephen's Hall and the Central Hall', New Palace of Westminster
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 4 February 1854
NPG D47366
published by John Player & Sons, after Unknown artist
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48126
by Gaillard, after J. Robert
line engraving
NPG D19838
Related People
- Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy (sister)
- King Edward V (son)
- Elizabeth Woodville (wife)
- Elizabeth of York (daughter)
- George, Duke of Clarence (brother)
- King Richard III (brother)
- Richard, Duke of York and Duke of Norfolk (son)
- Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury (niece)
- Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (father)
- Cecily (née Neville), Duchess of York (mother)
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