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Engraving from Lady Jane Grey exhibition

One of the engravings on display as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s ‘Lady Jane Grey’ exhibition is mentioned by Eric Ives in his latest book, ‘Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery’, in connection with the Wrest Park portrait. The … Continue reading

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Lady Jane Grey – National Portrait Gallery Exhibition – Updated 6 May

The National Portrait Gallery have a new free exhibition running until 15th August 2010. “This display will explore how artists constructed an idealised image of Lady Jane as a Protestant heroine and martyr.” According to the Art Daily article (see … Continue reading

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Tudor and Stuart Portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery

On Friday I went to the ‘Making History: Printed Portraiture in Tudor and Stuart Britain 1580-1640’ at the National Portrait Gallery. It runs from July 7 to 9 December 2007. The exhibition includes portrait prints of Richard III, Henry VII, … Continue reading

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Willem and de Passe’s Lady Jane Dudley Engraving

I went back to the National Portrait Gallery today to see the Lady Jane Dudley (nee Grey) engraving by Willem and Magdalena de Passe. It is now on display in Room 3 next to the ‘Lady Jayne’ portrait. It is … Continue reading

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