Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
(1517?-1547), PoetSitter associated with 23 portraits
Surrey was a courtier, soldier and poet at the court of Henry VIII. He was at one time suggested as a husband for Princess Mary (later Mary I). He introduced blank verse into England, and was responsible, along with Sir Thomas Wyatt, for bringing the sonnet form to this country from Italy. His personal vanity, ambition and powerful family connections led Henry VIII to regard him as a threat, and he was executed on a false charge of treason.
by John Cochran, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, mid 19th century
NPG D9357
by Cameron & Smith, after Unknown artist
photographic print, 1890, based on a work of about 1546
NPG D40916
Unknown man formerly known as Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
published by The Art for Schools Association, after Walter L. Bourke, after Unknown artist
colour halftone, early 20th century
NPG D40918
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