Category Archives: Portraits

New identity for the Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait?

Posted on 12th September 2024 by Tamise

In 1996 when the ‘Master John’ portrait of Lady Jane was re-identified by Dr Susan James as Katherine Parr, Nigel Richards wrote in The Daily Telegraph, ‘The lady vanishes as portrait of Jane Grey is proved wrong.’ Is history repeating … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 10th July 2024 by Tamise

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

Portrait identified as Arbella Stuart

Posted on 31st May 2024 by Tamise

‘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

Posted on 23rd April 2023 by Tamise

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…

Posted on 15th June 2022 by Tamise

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 →