Category Archives: Portraits

Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait back on display at the National Portrait Gallery

The ‘Lady Jayne/Streatham’ portrait is back on display in the Tudor Gallery at the National Portrait Gallery. A look at how the Streatham portrait has been displayed over the years

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Portrait identified as Arbella Stuart

‘Investigative work by art historians Elizabeth Goldring and Emma Rutherford has led to the discovery of the identity of the sitter of a newly discovered Nicholas Hilliard miniature, shining a spotlight on the incredible, but little-known, story of Lady Arbella … Continue reading

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Katherine Parr Portrait on Sale

The ‘Jersey Portrait’ of Queen Katherine Parr will go on sale at Sotheby’s in July. At one time the portrait was thought to be of Lady Jane Grey. Katherine Parr: Henry VIII’s wife’s portrait and letter go on sale You … Continue reading

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Update to how the Streatham portrait has been displayed over the years…

From 21st May to 22nd August 2022, the portrait is on display at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, as part of ‘The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics’ exhibition. Thanks to LynMarie, I have been able to update: A look … Continue reading

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‘The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics’ exhibition at The Holburne Museum, Bath, opens today!

The Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait is on display as part of ‘The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics’ exhibition at The Holburne Museum. ‘You will come face-to-face with the five Tudor monarchs – Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and … Continue reading

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