Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
(1565-1601), Soldier; favourite of Elizabeth ISitter associated with 25 portraits
Elizabeth I's last favourite. Described as having 'a nature not to be ruled', Essex organised royal entertainment in his capacity as Master of the Horse. Confirmed as a popular hero when he took Cadiz in 1596, he lost his place at court as a result of his activities in Ireland in 1599. He tried to raise a rebellion against the queen's ministers in 1601, which failed, and he was executed for treason.
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
attributed to studio of Nicholas Hilliard
watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, circa 1595
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
oil on canvas, early 17th century, based on a work of circa 1596
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Isaac Oliver
watercolour on vellum, after 1596
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
oil on canvas, circa 1597
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by John Ogborne, after Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
line engraving, (circa 1596)
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
published by Nicolas de Clerck
line engraving, early 17th century
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
published by Compton Holland
engraving, published circa 1618-1619
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Magdalena de Passe, by Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1620
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Magdalena de Passe, after Willem de Passe
line engraving, (1620)
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Magdalena de Passe, after Willem de Passe
line engraving, (1620)
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George Villiers and Robert Devereux
after Unknown artist
woodcut, 1641
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Walter Dolle, after Magdalena de Passe, after Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1672 (1620)
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Walter Dolle, after Magdalena de Passe, after Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1672 (1620)
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after Unknown artist
woodcut, published 1684
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, 1697
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, possibly 18th century
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, possibly mid 18th century
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1738
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1738
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
published by Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, and published by Peter Brown
stipple engraving, published 1798
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