Queen Mary I
(1516-1558), Reigned 1553-58; daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of AragonSitter associated with 50 portraits
The daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, Mary fell from favour during her parents' divorce and was declared illegitimate. By 1544 she was reinstated in the order of succession to the throne. On the death of her half brother Edward VI she inherited the throne, and as a fervent Roman Catholic, re-introduced the old religion. Yet her marriage to Philip II of Spain and persecution of Protestants contributed to her unpopularity. It was claimed that her unhappiness at Philip's absence abroad, and at the loss of Calais in the war against France contributed to her final illness.
by George Vertue, after Hans Eworth
line engraving, 1736
NPG D15197
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1745
NPG D24873
Unknown woman catalogued by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt as Queen Mary I
by Bart Vazquez, after Anthonis Mor (Antonio Moro)
stipple engraving, 1793
NPG D20392
Queen Mary I when Princess Mary
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Hans Holbein the Younger
stipple engraving, published 1796
NPG D24878
by Unknown artist
pen and wash, 19th century
NPG D20963
published by James and John Cundee, after Hans Eworth
stipple engraving, published 1815
NPG D41901
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist, after Anthonis Mor (Antonio Moro)
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, August 1815
NPG D17186
by Émile Desmaisons, printed by François Le Villain, published by Edward Bull, published by Edward Churton, after Unknown artist
hand-coloured lithograph, 1834
NPG D34627
published by John Player & Sons, after Hans Eworth
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48136
Related People
- King Henry VIII (father)
- Katherine of Aragon (mother)
- Philip II, King of Spain (husband)
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