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16th Century Costume Collection

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Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)
HTL93677 Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Sir John Mason (1503-66) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Sir John Mason (1503-66) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146750 Portrait of Sir John Mason (1503-66) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c. 1475-1530) Cardinal and Statesman from

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c. 1475-1530) Cardinal and Statesman from
STC146184 Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c.1475-1530) Cardinal and Statesman from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Mildred Cooke, Lady Burghley from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Mildred Cooke, Lady Burghley from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146163 Portrait of Mildred Cooke, Lady Burghley from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Thomas Sackville (1536-1608) 1st Baron Buckhurst from

Portrait of Thomas Sackville (1536-1608) 1st Baron Buckhurst from
STC146131 Portrait of Thomas Sackville (1536-1608) 1st Baron Buckhurst from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after the portrait by John de Critz the Elder (c.1552-1642)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Henry Bourchier (d. 1539) 2nd Earl of Essex from

Portrait of Henry Bourchier (d. 1539) 2nd Earl of Essex from
STC146129 Portrait of Henry Bourchier (d.1539) 2nd Earl of Essex from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Sir Henry Lee (1530-1610) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Sir Henry Lee (1530-1610) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146199 Portrait of Sir Henry Lee (1530-1610) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache) on paper by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Cuthbert Tunstall (1474-1559) Bishop of Durham from

Portrait of Cuthbert Tunstall (1474-1559) Bishop of Durham from
STC146182 Portrait of Cuthbert Tunstall (1474-1559) Bishop of Durham from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Anne Russell (d. 1604) Countess of Warwick from

Portrait of Anne Russell (d. 1604) Countess of Warwick from
STC146167 Portrait of Anne Russell (d.1604) Countess of Warwick from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, after a portrait of c.1569 at Woburn Abbey

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Thomas Seymour (1508-49) 1st Baron of Sudeley from

Portrait of Thomas Seymour (1508-49) 1st Baron of Sudeley from
STC146142 Portrait of Thomas Seymour (1508-49) 1st Baron of Sudeley from Memoirs of the court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Ferdinando Stanley (1559-94) 5th Earl of Derby from

Portrait of Ferdinando Stanley (1559-94) 5th Earl of Derby from
STC146133 Portrait of Ferdinando Stanley (1559-94) 5th Earl of Derby from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Robert Cecil (1563-1612) 1st Earl of Salisbury from

Portrait of Robert Cecil (1563-1612) 1st Earl of Salisbury from
STC146125 Portrait of Robert Cecil (1563-1612) 1st Earl of Salisbury from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of John Dudley (1502?-53) Duke of Northumberland from

Portrait of John Dudley (1502?-53) Duke of Northumberland from
STC146715 Portrait of John Dudley (1502?-53) Duke of Northumberland from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Stephen Gardiner (c. 1483-1555) Bishop of Winchester from

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner (c. 1483-1555) Bishop of Winchester from
STC146178 Portrait of Stephen Gardiner (c.1483-1555) Bishop of Winchester from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Lettice Knollys (c. 1541-1634) Daughter of Sir Francis Knollys from

Portrait of Lettice Knollys (c. 1541-1634) Daughter of Sir Francis Knollys from
STC146166 Portrait of Lettice Knollys (c.1541-1634) Daughter of Sir Francis Knollys from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Henry Howard (c. 1517-47) Earl of Surrey from

Portrait of Henry Howard (c. 1517-47) Earl of Surrey from
STC146141 Portrait of Henry Howard (c.1517-47) Earl of Surrey from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Don Juan, scene illustrating the opera Don Giovanni

Don Juan, scene illustrating the opera Don Giovanni
CHT241231 Don Juan, scene illustrating the opera Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91), 1879 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Salome with the Head

Salome with the Head
3892970 Salome with the Head by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist c.1515); Photo © Derek Bayes

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: The Standard Bearer, 1881 (w / c & gouache on paper)

The Standard Bearer, 1881 (w / c & gouache on paper)
HMP89813 The Standard Bearer, 1881 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); 49.8x33.1 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Joanna the Mad of Castille (1479-1555), the Young Charles V (1500-58

Joanna the Mad of Castille (1479-1555), the Young Charles V (1500-58
KSG153808 Joanna the Mad of Castille (1479-1555), the Young Charles V (1500-58) and his sister (oil on canvas) by Landshut

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Edmund Bonner (c. 1500-69) Bishop of London from

Portrait of Edmund Bonner (c. 1500-69) Bishop of London from
STC146183 Portrait of Edmund Bonner (c.1500-69) Bishop of London from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Fitzgerald (c. 1528-89) Countess of Lincoln from

Portrait of Elizabeth Fitzgerald (c. 1528-89) Countess of Lincoln from
STC146161 Portrait of Elizabeth Fitzgerald (c.1528-89) Countess of Lincoln from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after a portrait by Stephen van der Meulen (1632-1690)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Henry, 5th Lord Windsor (1562-1615) from

Portrait of Henry, 5th Lord Windsor (1562-1615) from
STC146139 Portrait of Henry, 5th Lord Windsor (1562-1615) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Robert Devereux (1566-1601) 2nd Earl of Essex from

Portrait of Robert Devereux (1566-1601) 2nd Earl of Essex from
STC146128 Portrait of Robert Devereux (1566-1601) 2nd Earl of Essex from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after the oil by Sir William Segar (fl.1913-d.1633)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail)

During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail)
HMP90718 During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); 86.7x142.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Illustration from Le Comte d Essex by Thomas Corneille (1625-1709

Illustration from Le Comte d Essex by Thomas Corneille (1625-1709
CHT233231 Illustration from Le Comte d Essex by Thomas Corneille (1625-1709) published in 1680 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel)
KSG153811 Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 39.5x30 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)
CH21756 Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c. 1475-1530), 1664

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c. 1475-1530), 1664
MCO159479 Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (c.1475-1530), 1664 by English School, (17th century); Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; English, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Costantino in the role of Ernani, c. 1910 (gouache and pastel on paper)

Costantino in the role of Ernani, c. 1910 (gouache and pastel on paper)
NUL104607 Costantino in the role of Ernani, c.1910 (gouache and pastel on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 84x66.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (oil on panel)

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (oil on panel)
MCO154588 Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (oil on panel) by Strong, Sampson (c.1550-1611); 89.5x89.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-71) from

Portrait of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-71) from
STC146747 Portrait of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-71) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Philip II King of Spain (1527-98) from

Portrait of Philip II King of Spain (1527-98) from
STC146725 Portrait of Philip II King of Spain (1527-98) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after a portrait by Titian (c.1488-1576), published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146188 Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Frances Walsingham, Countess of Essex from

Portrait of Frances Walsingham, Countess of Essex from
STC146169 Portrait of Frances Walsingham, Countess of Essex from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after a portrait by Wiliam Segar (fl.1585-d.1633)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Katherine Baroness Willoughby d Eresby from

Portrait of Katherine Baroness Willoughby d Eresby from
STC146168 Portrait of Katherine Baroness Willoughby d Eresby from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of William Herbert (c. 1506-70) 1st Earl of Pembroke from

Portrait of William Herbert (c. 1506-70) 1st Earl of Pembroke from
STC146140 Portrait of William Herbert (c.1506-70) 1st Earl of Pembroke from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of William Cecil (1520-98) 1st Baron Burghley from

Portrait of William Cecil (1520-98) 1st Baron Burghley from
STC146123 Portrait of William Cecil (1520-98) 1st Baron Burghley from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, after a picture by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (c.1561-1635)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Charles Howard (1536-1624) 2nd Baron of Effingham

Portrait of Charles Howard (1536-1624) 2nd Baron of Effingham
STC146122 Portrait of Charles Howard (1536-1624) 2nd Baron of Effingham and 1st Earl of Nottingham from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity, 1871 (oil on canvas)
CH136629 Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); 137x185.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146195 Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552-1618) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Edward Coke (1552-1634) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

Portrait of Edward Coke (1552-1634) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth
STC146189 Portrait of Edward Coke (1552-1634) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of John Hooper (d. 1555) Bishop of Gloucester from

Portrait of John Hooper (d. 1555) Bishop of Gloucester from
STC146185 Portrait of John Hooper (d.1555) Bishop of Gloucester from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Richard Cox (1500-81) Bishop of Ely from

Portrait of Richard Cox (1500-81) Bishop of Ely from
STC146181 Portrait of Richard Cox (1500-81) Bishop of Ely from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of John Jewel (1522-71) Bishop of Salisbury from

Portrait of John Jewel (1522-71) Bishop of Salisbury from
STC146177 Portrait of John Jewel (1522-71) Bishop of Salisbury from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Edmund Grindal (c. 1519-83) Archbishop of Canterbury from

Portrait of Edmund Grindal (c. 1519-83) Archbishop of Canterbury from
STC146170 Portrait of Edmund Grindal (c.1519-83) Archbishop of Canterbury from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of George Clifford (1558-1605) 3rd Earl of Cumberland from

Portrait of George Clifford (1558-1605) 3rd Earl of Cumberland from
STC146135 Portrait of George Clifford (1558-1605) 3rd Earl of Cumberland from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after a miniature by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619)

Background image16th Century Costume Collection: Portrait of Edward Stanley (1508-72) 3rd Earl of Derby from

Portrait of Edward Stanley (1508-72) 3rd Earl of Derby from
STC146132 Portrait of Edward Stanley (1508-72) 3rd Earl of Derby from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex



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"Step into the 16th century: A glimpse into the captivating world of historical costumes" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the 16th century as we explore a collection of exquisite portraits and artworks that bring to life the fashion and style of this bygone era. From noble queens to esteemed statesmen, these depictions offer a window into their lives, aspirations, and sartorial choices. In "Portrait of Anne Boleyn, " we witness the elegance and grace of Henry VIII's second queen. Her regal attire, meticulously captured in watercolor and gouache on paper, showcases her status as a prominent figure at court. Sir John Hawkins' portrait transports us back to an age when exploration was paramount. Dressed in his finest garments, he exudes confidence and authority through every brushstroke. While Halloween may not have been celebrated during this time period, "Jack O Lantern" reminds us that even centuries ago, people found joy in festivities. This oil painting captures a playful spirit with its depiction of a carved pumpkin glowing against an eerie backdrop. The striking image of Sir John Mason presents him as both scholar and diplomat. His clothing reflects his position within Queen Elizabeth's court - refined yet understated. Thomas Wolsey's portrait reveals the grandeur associated with cardinals and statesmen during this era. The intricate details adorning his robes symbolize power while hinting at his influential role within society. Mildred Cooke, Lady Burghley's portrait showcases her sophistication as she gazes confidently at the viewer. Her elaborate gown exemplifies high fashion trends prevalent among noblewomen during this period. Thomas Sackville stands tall in his portrayal as Baron Buckhurst; his attire speaks volumes about nobility and prestige. The artist skillfully captures every fold and embellishment on his lavish outfit. Henry Bourchier's portrait offers insight into aristocratic life with its depiction of opulent fabrics and intricate embroidery.