Cardinal Thomas Wolsey Collection

Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

King Henry VIII dismissing Cardinal Wolsey
Vintage engraving of King Henry VIII dismissing Cardinal Wolsey

Illustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797. Creator: Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Illustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797

'Cardinal Wolsey Surrendering Hampton Court Palace to King Henry VIII. 1528, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey Surrendering Hampton Court Palace to King Henry VIII. 1528, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

"Cardinal Wolsey and the Duke of Buckingham", by John Gilbert, in the Gallery of the... 1862
"Cardinal Wolsey and the Duke of Buckingham", by John Gilbert, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Hampton Court Palace, c1827. Creator: Henry Bryan Ziegler
Hampton Court Palace, c1827. After H.B.Ziegler. Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, England

Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). A version of Ego et Rex Meus (Me and my King) - King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Wolsey. Wolsey dominated Henrys government from 1515 to 1529

The Resentment of Queen Catherine (Paul de Rapin, History of England), 1790. Creator: John Ogborne
The Resentment of Queen Catherine (Paul de Rapin, History of England), 1790

Samuel Phelps as Cardinal Wolsey in Shakespeares Henry VIII
Vintage engraving of Samuel Phelps as Cardinal Wolsey in Shakespeares Henry VIII

King Henry VIII (engraving)
664697 King Henry VIII (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII. Illustration for The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie, c 1890)

Arrival of Wolsey at Leicester Abbey (engraving)
662505 Arrival of Wolsey at Leicester Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Wolsey at Leicester Abbey)

Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeius (Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene 1), first published 1796; reissued 1852

William Shakespeare: Wolsey and Buckingham (Henry VIII) (engraved illustration)
Beautiful Victorian illustrations depicting famous scenes from Shakespeares plays

A Gala Day at Hampton Court, c1870. Building of Hampton Court Palace at Richmond upon Thames began in 1515 for Thomas Wolsey, and was expanded for King William III in 17th century

W. Macready as Cardinal Wolsey, mid 19th century, (1901). Creator: Unknown
W. Macready as Cardinal Wolsey, mid 19th century, (1901). English actor William Charles Macready (1793-1873) in costume as Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the play " Henry VIII" by William

Hampton Court Palace - part of the palace kitchen which is kept exactly as it was
Regent Street, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London] Hampton Court Palace - part of the palace kitchen which is kept exactly as it was in

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

Cardinal Wolsey, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, 1785. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York, Lord Chancellor of England, English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church

Cardinal Wolsey Entering The Abbey of Leicester, 1530, (mid 19th century). Creator
Cardinal Wolsey Entering The Abbey of Leicester, 1530, (mid 19th century). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Wolsey cries into his handkerchief as he hands over the Great Seal. (The Seal was used to confirm formal documents)

Base Court, the First Quadrangle of Wolseys Palace, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Base Court, the First Quadrangle of Wolseys Palace, c1935. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London

Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Wolsey riding a bucking horse. (Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) encouraged King Henry VIII to attack Boulogne in northern France in 1544)

Wolseys West Facade of Hampton Court Palace and the Disinterred Bridge, c1935. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London

Thomas Wolsey, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Wolsey, (1933). Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530), English statesman and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Hampton Court Palace, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hampton Court Palace, 1951. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London. Started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514

Cardinal Wolsey, (1909). Artist: Jacques Leboucq
Cardinal Wolsey, (1909). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Henry VIIIs most important government minister

Thomas Wolsey, early 16th century, (1941). Wolsey (1475-1530) was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Ipswich, c1910. Ancient House - date, 1567. Charles II took refuge here, it is said, after the Battle of Worcester. Birthplace of Cardinal Wolsey. Population, 73, 930

Hampton Court Palace, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Hampton Court Palace, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Cardinal Wolsey, Chancellor of England, on his Progress to Westminster Hall, 1887

Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Wolsey dominated King Henry VIIIs government from 1515 to 1529

Thomas Wolsey, 16th century English cardinal and statesman, (1825). Artist: Sarah
Thomas Wolsey, 16th century English cardinal and statesman, (1825). Wolsey (c1475-1530) was Henry VIIIs most important government minister and the most powerful person in England, besides the King

The Royal Palace of Hampton Court, London, 1730. Artist: Johannes Kip
The Royal Palace of Hampton Court, London, 1730. Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

A view of the Royal Palace of Hampton Court, London, 1760. Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Cardinal Wolsey possibly entering Hampton Court Palace, 1917. Image printed with Lorilleux & Co.s tri-chromatic inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co

Wolseys Hall, Hampton Court, 1845. Royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

King Henry VIII. Act 3. Scene 2. Wolsey, Duke of Norfolk, Suffolk & c, 1796. Artist: WC Wilson
King Henry VIII. Act 3. Scene 2. Wolsey, Duke of Norfolk, Suffolk & c, 1796. After Richard Westall (1765-1836). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793)
The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Cardinal Wolsey, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Cardinal Wolsey. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530), Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd. 1935

Garden and part of the east front, Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames, London. Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

Hampton Court Palace, London, 1814. Artist: J Shury
Hampton Court Palace, London, 1814. Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

Cardinal Wolsey Going in Procession to Westminster Hall, 1887, (c1920). Wolsey dominated Henry VIIIs government from 1515 to 1529

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530), 1832. Artist: WT Mote
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530), 1832. Wolsey was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Henry VIIIs most important government minister

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1902). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530), English statesman. Artist: Benoist
Thomas Wolsey (c1475-1530), English statesman and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Artist: WT Mote
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

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Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure in the 1500s, left an indelible mark on English history. His influence can still be seen today through various remnants and depictions of his life. One such reminder is the "Remains of Wolseys Palace" in Esher, captured in a photograph from 1903. This grand structure stood as a testament to his wealth and power during his time as Lord Chancellor. In another image titled "Cardinal Wolsey, " dating back to the 1890s, we catch a glimpse of this enigmatic man. The unknown artist beautifully captures his regal presence and commanding demeanor. However, not all was smooth sailing for Cardinal Wolsey. The painting depicting "King Henry VIII dismissing Cardinal Wolsey" at Hampton Court Palace reveals the downfall that awaited him. Despite being one of Henry's most trusted advisors, he eventually fell out of favor due to political maneuverings and failed negotiations with Rome. The strained relationship between Queen Catherine and Cardinal Wolsey is depicted in John Ogborne's artwork titled "The Resentment of Queen Catherine. " It showcases the tension that arose when Henry sought an annulment from their marriage – a matter which ultimately led to England's break with Rome. Wolsey's character also found its way onto stage productions like Shakespeare's "Henry VIII. " Samuel Phelps brilliantly portrayed him on stage, capturing both his cunning intellect and eventual demise. Engravings further immortalize key moments in Cardinal Wolsey's life. From his arrival at Leicester Abbey to encounters with other influential figures like Buckingham or Campeius – these illustrations offer glimpses into historical events that shaped England during this era. Lastly, we have an enchanting depiction titled "A Gala Day at Hampton Court" from around 1870. This lively scene transports us back to the splendorous days when Cardinal Wolsey hosted extravagant festivities within these very walls.