Barbara Palmer Collection

George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland, son of Charles II and Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, 1815
George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland, natural son of Charles II and Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of

'Henry, Duke of Grafton, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland. Obit 1690'
Henry, Duke of Grafton, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland. Obit 1690'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign

'Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, from an original drawing by Faithhorne; Obit 1709, 1814. Creator: Richard Earlom
Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland, from an original drawing by Faithhorne; Obit 1709, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland; Obit 1709, 1814. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland; Obit 1709, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers
6340195 Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers, notorious mistress to King Charles II, 1640-1709 by Wright

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
961480 Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland)

Cleveland House by St James Palace, London
6340383 Cleveland House by St James Palace, London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Cleveland House by St James Palace, London)

Portrait of Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
820155 Portrait of Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Palmer)

Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine, mistress of King Charles II (engraving)
6032244 Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine, mistress of King Charles II (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Villiers (1640-1709)

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
961516 Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Palmer (1640-1709) 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine

Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, c. 1661-1665. Creators: Peter Lely
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, c. 1661-1665

Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland. Creator: Workshop of Sir Peter Lely (British)
Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland. (after 1670)

The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Creators: Isaac Beckett, John Smith
The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)

Charles II and his court at the palace during the Plague of London, c1665-1666 (1890). From left to right: Lady Castlemaine, Charles II and Queen Catherine, attended by her Spanish duennas

Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709), 1937
Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709). Barbara Palmer was an English courtesan and the most famous of King Charles II of England mistresses

Barbara, Countless of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)

Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), one of the ladies of the court

Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland, King Charles IIs mistress, (1907). Born Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), she married Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemaine in 1659, and bore five children to Charles II

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Barbara Palmer, the 1st Duchess of Cleveland and Countess of Castlemaine, was a woman who captivated the court of King Charles II with her beauty and charm. Born as Barbara Villiers in 1640, she would go on to become one of the most notorious mistresses in history. In portraits such as "Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)" and "Portrait of Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving), " her striking features are immortalized. With flowing locks and an alluring gaze, she exudes confidence and allure. Her influence extended beyond just her physical appearance. As seen in "Cleveland House by St James Palace, London, " she held a prominent position within the royal court. Her relationship with King Charles II is depicted in engravings like "Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine, mistress of King Charles II" and "Charles II and his court at the palace during the Plague of London. " These images offer glimpses into their complex dynamic during tumultuous times. Despite being known for her scandalous reputation as a mistress to the king, Barbara's power cannot be denied. In works such as "Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland" by Peter Lely or even later renditions like "The Dutchess [sic] of Cleaveland" by Isaac Beckett and John Smith from the 1680s show that artists were fascinated by her persona. Throughout history books may have painted Barbara Palmer solely as a seductress; however there is more to this intriguing woman than meets the eye. The portrait titled "Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland" shows strength behind those eyes - a reminder that she was not merely defined by her relationships but also possessed intelligence and resilience.