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King Alfred ('The Great')

(849-899), King of the West Saxons

Sitter associated with 13 portraits
Aelfred known as 'Alfred the Great', reigned from 871-99. He encouraged learning and religion, strengthened the army and founded a navy.

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King Alfred ('The Great'), by Unknown artist - NPG 4269

King Alfred ('The Great')

by Unknown artist
silver penny, circa 887
NPG 4269

King Alfred ('The Great'), after Unknown artist - NPG D23581

King Alfred ('The Great')

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23581

King Alfred ('The Great'), by John Faber Sr - NPG D23577

King Alfred ('The Great')

by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D23577

King Alfred ('The Great'), by John Faber Sr - NPG D9257

King Alfred ('The Great')

by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D9257

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D23576

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23576

King Alfred ('The Great'), after Unknown artist - NPG D23578

King Alfred ('The Great')

after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23578

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D23582

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23582

King Alfred ('The Great'), by Guillaume Philippe Benoist - NPG D23583

King Alfred ('The Great')

by Guillaume Philippe Benoist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23583

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D8576

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D8576

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D23575

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D23575

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D38593

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D38593

King Alfred ('The Great'), by George Vertue - NPG D18686

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D18686

King Alfred ('The Great'), possibly by Rudolph Ackermann - NPG D23580

King Alfred ('The Great')

possibly by Rudolph Ackermann
hand-coloured etching, early 19th century
NPG D23580

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