Hilliard Collection

Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty

The Armada Jewel, also known as the Heneage Jewel, painted by Nicholas Hilliard, with a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. circa 1595

Great Repeal Meeting in Washington Hall, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Great Repeal Meeting in Washington Hall, 1844. Meeting in New York:for the purpose of raising a fund for the payment of the fine of £ 2000 which Mr

George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, c1590, (1906). Creator: Unknown
George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, c1590, (1906). Portrait of English naval commander George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605)

Unknown Man, 1640, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Unknown Man, 1640, (1947). Portrait of a man wearing a lace collar. After a miniature of 1640 by Laurence Hilliard, in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Man Clasping a Hand from a Cloud, 1588, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Man Clasping a Hand from a Cloud, 1588, (1947). Portrait of a man holding a disembodied hand, with the Latin motto: Attici amoris ergo, (Therefore, [by, with, from or through?], the love of Atticus)

Queen Elizabeth I, 1595-1600, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth I, 1595-1600, (1947). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603), the last Tudor monarch, who ruled from 1558 until 1603

Countess of Dorset and Pembroke, c1595, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Countess of Dorset and Pembroke, c1595, (1947). Portrait known as Unknown Lady, The Countess of Pembroke or The Countess of Dorset

Anne of Denmark, c1610, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Anne of Denmark, c1610, (1947). Portrait of Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), Queen consort of Scotland, England, and Ireland by marriage to King James VI and I

Elisabeth, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Elisabeth, (1933). Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603), the last Tudor monarch, who ruled from 1558 until her death in 1603. After a miniature by Nicholas Hilliard

Gabrielle D Estree, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Gabrielle D Estree, (1933). Portrait of Gabrielle d Estre es, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux (1573-1599), mistress, confidante and adviser of Henry IV of France

Heinrich VII, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Heinrich VII, (1933). Portrait of King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), founder and first patriarch of the Tudor dynasty. After a miniature by Nicholas Hilliard

Maria Stuart, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Maria Stuart, (1933). Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567

Philipp II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Philipp II, (1933). Portrait of a nobleman, previously thought to have been a portrait of King Philip II of Spain and Portugal (1527-1598)

Queen Elizabeth I with an ermine, 1821. Artist: TA Dean
Queen Elizabeth I with an ermine, 1821. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth l in a richly embroidered costume with a ruff. An ermine climbs up the sleeve of her dress

Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of Essex
Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Portrait of Edward (1537-1553) aged about 14. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Portrait of Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613), 1598. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613), 1598. Found in the collection of Bodleian Library, Oxford

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581

Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c16th century (1904). Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton KG (6 October 1573 - 10 November 1624). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson

Catherine Knevett, Countess of Suffolk, c16th century (1904). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Catherine Knevett, Countess of Suffolk, c16th century (1904). Catherine (or Katherine) Howard, Countess of Suffolk (1564-1638), was an English court office holder

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is depicted seated on the throne holding a sceptre

Mary, Queen of Scotts, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587). Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Portrait of Elizabeth I of England. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Elizabeth I of England. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Portrait miniature of Elizabeth (1533-1603) by Nicholas Hilliard, in the collection of the Earl of Dysart

Contemporary miniature portrait of Elizabeth I of England. Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Contemporary miniature depiction of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) by Nicholas Hilliard

Miniature of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603) Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Miniature of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603), 16th century. Also known as The Virgin Queen, as she never married, and Good Queen Bess

Portrait of William Shakespeare engraved by 19th century English engraver T. W. Harland after a work attributed to N
Portrait of William Shakespeare engraved by 19th century English engraver T.W. Harland after a work attributed to N. Hilliard

Eileen Kerin & A Hilliard
Eileen Kerin, actress with A Hilliard in As You Like It Date: early 20th century

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Miniature by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Francis Drake (c1540-1596) English navigator and privateer. Miniature from the studio of Nicholas Hilliard, 1591

DANGEROUS TALENT, 1920. Harry Hilliard

Rosalind & Orlando, As You Like It Shakespeare
Eileen Kerin as Rosalind, Mr A Hilliard as Orlando, in a 1908 production

Nicholas Hilliard / Artist
NICHOLAS HILLIARD Miniaturist

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"Hilliard: A Journey Through Time and Portraits" Step into the captivating world of Hilliard, a name that resonates with historical significance. From Queen Elizabeth I to unknown individuals, this collection of portraits offers a glimpse into different eras and personalities. Let us begin our journey in 1585 with Nicholas Hilliard's masterpiece, "The Ermine Portrait. " This iconic depiction of Queen Elizabeth showcases her regal elegance and power. The intricate details capture her essence as a formidable ruler. Moving forward to 1896, we encounter the enigmatic "Armada Jewel. " Crafted during the reign of Elizabeth I, this exquisite piece symbolizes England's triumph over the Spanish Armada. Its intricate design reflects both artistic brilliance and national pride. Fast forward to 1844 when Washington Hall witnessed an extraordinary event - the Great Repeal Meeting. Though its creator remains unknown, this gathering marked a significant moment in history as it advocated for repealing discriminatory laws against Catholics in Ireland. In c1590, George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland graces our presence through an anonymous artist's brushstrokes. His portrait exudes nobility and hints at his adventurous spirit as one of England's most renowned naval commanders. Next is an intriguing mystery from 1640 - an Unknown Man immortalized by another unknown artist. Despite anonymity shrouding both subject and creator, their collective presence sparks curiosity about their stories lost within time. A cloud-bound hand clasping a man emerges from obscurity in "Man Clasping a Hand from a Cloud" (1588). Painted by yet another elusive artist, this surreal portrayal invites contemplation on divine intervention or human aspirations reaching beyond earthly boundaries. Queen Elizabeth I returns once more between 1595-1600 through an unidentified painter's lens. Her radiant visage captures her enduring legacy as one of England's most influential monarchs whose reign shaped history itself.