Category Archives: Portraits

‘Lady Jayne’ back on display

Posted on 29th June 2013 by Tamise

The ‘Lady Jayne’ portrait discovered in a house in Streatham in January 2006 is currently on display at Montacute House in Somerset. Acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, it was on display in Room 3 of the Tudor Galleries between … Continue reading →

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Update on The Jersey Portrait by Stephan Edwards

Posted on 13th December 2012 by Tamise

Dr Stephan Edwards has updated his report on The Jersey Portrait of Lady Jane Grey at his website. Some Grey Matter – The Jersey Portrait of Lady Jane Grey

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Portrait of Henry VIII age 11

Posted on 18th October 2012 by Tamise

A portrait of the 11 year old future Henry VIII and his sisters, Princesses Margaret and Mary has been discovered in the National Library of Wales. Astonishing portrait of the future Henry VIII at 11 found in Aberystwyth

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Look out for Portrait of the Month

Posted on 14th October 2012 by Tamise

Lady Jane Grey Reference Guide will look at a different portrait of Lady Jane each month. A number of supposed portraits of Jane have been identified over the last few years. Dr Stephan Edwards has been researching these and other … Continue reading →

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More about the ‘Syon Portrait’ from Stephan Edwards

Posted on 20th September 2012 by Tamise

Following up on a comment on Twitter regarding his interview, Dr Stephan Edwards writes: ‘The oval portrait originated in northern Italy in the 1400s. It seems to have been in imitation of ancient Roman cameos. From Italy, the fashion spread … Continue reading →

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