Category Archives: Portraits

More about the ‘Syon Portrait’ from Stephan Edwards

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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New articles at All Things Robert Dudley

Lots of new articles this month at ‘All Things Robert Dudley.’ A Duke Undressed – John Dudley in August and September 1553 “If I Were As You”: Robert Dudley and His Siblings

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Interview with Dr Stephan Edwards

I am very pleased to have my first interview with Dr Stephan Edwards as the first interview of my revamped site. I hope you enjoy reading about his quest to find an authenticated portrait of Lady Jane Grey. Interview with … Continue reading

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Catch Up

The Anne Boleyn Files has a guest article by Catherine Fletcher and On The Tudor Trail has an interview with her and a guest article. The Anne Boleyn Files – Henry versus Catherine: Who’s Who in the Diplomacy by Catherine … Continue reading

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Article about the exhibition at Compton Verney

Terry Grimley in ‘The Birmingham Post.net’ writes about the ‘Portraits from Chequers: Kings, Queens and Revolutionaries’ exhibition at Compton Verney in Warwickshire. The exhibition includes a portrait of Lady Mary Grey which has been ascribed to Hans Eworth Prime home … Continue reading

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