Archbishop Of Canterbury Collection (#11)

Portrait of Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) 1546 (oil on panel)
BAL99918 Portrait of Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) 1546 (oil on panel) by Flicke, Gerlach (fl.1547-58); 98.4x76.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

The Coronation of the Queen (engraving)
XJF324346 The Coronation of the Queen (engraving) by Hayter, George (1792-1871) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain

Thomas Cranmers (1489-1556) last testimony (engraving)
KW212280 Thomas Cranmers (1489-1556) last testimony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: helped King Henry VIII in divorcing wives; ); Ken Welsh; English

John Tillotson (1630-94) (engraving)
KW211587 John Tillotson (1630-94) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

The First Act, a satirical play against William Prynne (1600-69) (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF105817 The First Act, a satirical play against William Prynne (1600-69) (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Reginald Pole (1500-58) illustration from Portraits of Characters Illustrious
XJF145414 Reginald Pole (1500-58) illustration from Portraits of Characters Illustrious in British History, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c.1773-1857) (mezzotint)

The Recantation of Archbishop Cranmer (1489-1566) in St Marys Church, Oxford
XJF119874 The Recantation of Archbishop Cranmer (1489-1566) in St Marys Church, Oxford by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Preaching (engraving)
KW115014 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Preaching (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: supporter of King Henry VIII; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

XJF1127568; out of copyright

William Sancroft (1617-1693) (engraving)
KW211595 William Sancroft (1617-1693) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Reginald Pole (1500-1558), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving)
KW178661 Reginald Pole (1500-1558), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seven Bishops Go to the Tower, 1688 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105405 Seven Bishops Go to the Tower, 1688 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: conspiracy to overthrow King James II (1633-1701); ); English

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953

Thomas Cranmer burning at stake
Thomas Cranmer (1489 - 1556) English prelate: Archbishop of Canterbury. Under Henry VIII he adopted the Protestant faith. Under Mary I he condemned for heresy and burned at the stake

Whitgifts almshouses, 19th century
Whitgifts almshouses. 19th-century artwork of the almshouses erected in Croydon, England, in the 1590s under the direction of John Whitgift (c.1530-1604), Archbishop of Canterbury

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"The Archbishop of Canterbury: A Journey Through History and Faith" Step into the rich tapestry of history as we explore the captivating life and legacy of the Archbishop of Canterbury. From St Dunstan, an influential figure in English religious reform, to the burning of Cranmer in 1556, this coloured engraving transports us back to a tumultuous era. In 1953, amidst grandeur and solemnity, God crowned the Archbishop with glory and righteousness. This momentous occasion symbolized divine approval for his sacred duty. The Athenaeum Club's Ballot Day engraving offers a glimpse into the esteemed social circles that surrounded these spiritual leaders. Legends abound surrounding St Dunstan's encounter with the devil in 1826. This intriguing depiction showcases his unwavering faith against malevolent forces. Another tale unfolds through J Rogers' mid-19th-century creation "Edwy and Elgiva, " shedding light on royal alliances shaped by ecclesiastical influence. Thomas Becket's humble act of washing beggars' feet illustrates compassion intertwined with piety—a testament to selflessness within religious leadership. Matthew Parker's engraved image reminds us of his significant contributions during a time marked by religious upheaval. Reginald Pole's portrait captures a man whose tenure as Archbishop coincided with political turmoil—an era when religion was entangled with power struggles. Thomas Cranmer’s engraving serves as a poignant reminder of his tragic fate—his commitment to reform ultimately leading him to martyrdom. William Laud emerges from Benedict Audran’s copperplate engraving adorned with mitre and coat-of-arms—a visual representation befitting an influential Primate who left an indelible mark on England’s religious landscape. Finally, Queen Victoria awakens on that fateful day in June 1837—the news reverberating throughout her realm—her accession forever linked to the guidance and counsel she received from successive Archbishops.