Dyke Collection (#7)

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr H F Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903

Albrecht von Wallenstein, Bohemian soldier and politician, (1903). Wallenstein (1583-1634) commanded the Catholic imperial armies during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648)

James Stuart, Duke of York, (1822). Artist: Edward Smith
James Stuart, Duke of York, (1822). Portrait of King James II (1633-1701) as a child. James was the second surviving son of King Charles I, and became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Portrait of a Man, 17th century, (1912). Artist: C Hutin
Portrait of a Man, 17th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Philip, Earl of Pembroke, c1630s, (1912). Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Philip, Earl of Pembroke, c1630s, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, (1827). Artist: TA Dean
Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, (1583-1642), 1827. Bertie (1583-1642) was General-in-chief of the Royalists at the Battle of Edgehill

Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, (1826). Artist: TA Dean
Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, (1826). Portrait of the Earl (1608-1666), a royalist soldier, in armour and lace cuffs

Sir Kenelm Digby, English scientist and diplomat (1825). Artist: R Cooper
Sir Kenelm Digby, English scientist and diplomat (1825). Digby (1603-1665) was a courtier, philosopher, diplomat and scientist during the reign of Charles I

Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle, English socialite, (1825). Artist: TA Dean
Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle, English socialite, (1825). The Countess (1599-1660) was involved in intrigues during the English Civil War, and may have spied for both sides simultaneously

Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland, (1825). Artist: G Kellaway
Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland, (1825). Weston (1577-c1634) was an ambassador during the reign of King James I. He held the offices of Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord Treasurer of England

Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, (1824). Artist: John Samuel Agar
Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, (1824). Percys (1564-1632) estates of Petworth House and Syon House were acquired on his marriage to Dorothy Devereux, the sister of Robert Devereux

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, British soldier, (1825). Artist: TA Dean
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, British soldier, (1825). Russell (1616-1700) fought at the Battle of Edgehill on 23 October 1642 on the Parliamentary side

Elizabeth Cecil, Countess of Devonshire, (1824). Artist: John Samuel Agar
Elizabeth Cecil, Countess of Devonshire, (1824). Portrait of the Countess (1620-1689) made during her teens

George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, (1823). Artist: R Cooper
George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, (1823). Gordon (1592-1649) fought on the Royalist side in the English Civil War, and was beheaded by order of the Scots parliament at Edinburgh

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Artist: C Picart
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right

Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician, (1823). Artist: W Holl
Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician, (1823). Russell (1593-1641) was one of the leading opponents of King Charles I

Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, (1823). Artist: J Thomson
Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, (1823). The Countess of Sunderland (1617-1684) was the wife of Henry Spencer

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English soldier and statesman, (1829). Artist: H Robinson
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English soldier and statesman, (1829). In 1613, Sackville (1591-1652) fought a duel for the hand of Venetia Stanley

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Artist: E Scriven
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Herbert (1584-1650) was governor of the Isle of Wight and Chancellor of the University of Oxford

Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon, Royalist soldier, (1828). Artist: T Wright
Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon, Royalist soldier, (1828). Dormer (1610-1643) was an ardent Royalist and fought for King Charles I during the English Civil War

Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, English colonial administrator, (1827). Artist: H Robinson
Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, English colonial administrator, (1827). Rich (1587-1658) was Lord High Admiral. Warwick, Rhode Island, in the United States, is named after him

Sir Ralph, Lord Hopton, English soldier, (1827). Artist: TA Dean
Sir Ralph, Lord Hopton, English soldier, (1827). Lord Hopton (1596-1652) was a Royalist commander in the First Civil War

George Goring, Lord Goring, English Royalist soldier, (1827). Artist: J Thomson
George Goring, Lord Goring, English Royalist soldier, (1827). Portrait of Goring (1608-1657) being dressed by a boy, possibly his son

Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, (1827). Artist: J Thomson
Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, (1827). Portrait of Cary (c1610-1643) who was an English politician, soldier and author

William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison of Limerick, (1827). Artist: H R Cook
William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison of Limerick, (1827). Portrait of Irish aristocrat Villiers (1614-1643), wearing elaborate lace collar and cuffs

Sir Anthony (Anton) van Dyck, (1599-1641), Flemish painter, 1825. Artist: John Corner
Sir Anthony (Anton) van Dyck, Flemish painter, (1825). An engraving of van Dyck (1599-1641) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

Jan Gaspar Gevartius, 19th century. Artist: WH Worthington
Jan Gaspar Gevartius, 19th century. Portrait of Jean Gaspard Gaspar Gevaerts, a lawyer and secretary of the city of Antwerp

Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Artist: W Holl
Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Rubens (1577-1640) is considered by many to be one of the greatest painters in European art history

Sir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Artist: Andre Plumot
Sir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Plumot, Andre (1829-1906). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Female portrait, 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Female portrait, 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Portrait of Everhard Jabach, (1610-1695), 1636-1637. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Everhard Jabach, (1610-1695), 1636-1637. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Cupid, early 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Cupid, early 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (Virgin with Partridges), c1629-1630. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Rest on the Flight into Egypt (Virgin with Partridges), c1629-1630. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Peter the Apostle, 1617-1618. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Peter the Apostle, 1617-1618. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

Self-portrait, 1622-1625. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Self-portrait, 1622-1625. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, and Anne Kirke, 1630s. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, and Anne Kirke, 1630s. Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, Countess of Morton and Anne Kirke, Ladies-in-Waiting to Queen Henrietta Maria. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)

Portrait of Elizabeth and Philadelphia Wharton, 1640. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Elizabeth and Philadelphia Wharton, 1640. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Prince Rupert of the Rhine, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Rupert (1619-1682), commander of the Royalist cavalry during the English Civil War

Prince Rupert, Royalist cavalry commander of the English Civil War, (19th century). Artist: J Cochran
Prince Rupert, Royalist cavalry commander of the English Civil War, (19th century). Rupert (1619-1682) was the third son of the Elector Palatine Frederick V and Elizabeth

The Earl and Countess of Derby and Child, 1632-1641 (1910). Artist: Anthony van Dyck
The Earl and Countess of Derby and Child, 1632-1641 (1910). James, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651) and his wife Charlotte (1599-1664) and one of their four daughters

Commander in Armour, with a Red Scarf, c1625-1627. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Commander in Armour, with a Red Scarf, c1625-1627. From the collection at the Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

Appearance of Christ to his Disciples, 1625-1626. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Appearance of Christ to his Disciples, 1625-1626. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the artist Pieter Bruegel the Younger, (1564-1636), early 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of the artist Pieter Bruegel the Younger, (1564-1636), early 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1638. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland, (1600-1649), 1638. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the artist Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678), first third of 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of the artist Jan Brueghel the Younger, (1601-1678), first third of 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Family portrait, 1621. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Family portrait, 1621. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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