Illegitimate Collection

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison
There are conflicting theories as to who this man was. One is that he was Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli (Matthioli or Marchioly, 1640-1703), an Italian diplomat, arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669

EL GRECO: PORTRAIT. Jorge Manuel Theotocopuli, El Grecos illegitimate son. Oil on canvas, 1605

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Louis Armand de Bourbon, Prince de Conti 1661-1685. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571942 Louis Armand de Bourbon, Prince de Conti 1661-1685. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 65 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Louise Francoise de Bourbon - Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, Duchess of Enghein, 1673-1743
FLO4571967 Louise Francoise de Bourbon - Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, Duchess of Enghein, 1673-1743. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, Count of Toulouse, 1678-1737. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571954 Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, Count of Toulouse, 1678-1737. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 68 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Marie Anne de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Blois, Princess of Conti 1666-1739
FLO4571943 Marie Anne de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Blois, Princess of Conti 1666-1739. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 63 from Le Bibliophile

John of Austria (Juan de Austria), 17th century (engraving)
5322636 John of Austria (Juan de Austria), 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: John of Austria (Juan de Austria), 1547-1578. Illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Unknown woman, formerly known as Sofia Gyllenhielm, 17th century. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Unknown woman, formerly known as Sofia Gyllenhielm, 17th century

Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, 1574-1650, baron, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, 1574-1650, baron, c17th century

Ulrik Christian Gyldenlove (1630-1658), son of Christian IV and Vibeke Kruse, 1645. Creator: Abraham Wuchters
Ulrik Christian Gyldenlove (1630-1658), son of Christian IV and Vibeke Kruse, 1645

Portrait of a Little Boy, Possibly Louis of Nassau, 1604. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Little Boy, Possibly Louis of Nassau, 1604

Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, son of Charles II and the Duchess of Portsmouth, Obit 1723'
Charles Lennox (Lenos), Duke of Richmond, natural son of Charles II by the Duchess of Portsmouth; Obit 1723'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from

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

Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Duke of Maine, 1852 (lithograph)
FLO4571947 Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Duke of Maine, 1852 (lithograph) by Gaignieres, Francois Roger de (1642-1715); (add.info.: Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Duke of Maine, 1670-1736)

Bastard Windsor Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Bastard Windsor Chair, c. 1939

John of Austria (1547-1578). Spanish military. illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Presentation of John of Austria to Emperor Charles V at Yuste

Ferdinand Bac
A side profile portrait illustration of French cartoonist, artist and writer, known widely for his caricatures, Ferdinand-Sigismond Bach, 1859-1952, standing, holding his hat and cane

She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV

Emperor Charles and his Mistress Johanna van der Gheynst at the Cradle of their Daughter Margaret, 1844 (oil on canvas)
LAF471005 Emperor Charles and his Mistress Johanna van der Gheynst at the Cradle of their Daughter Margaret, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Canneel

Roosilia Drake (oil on canvas)
465988 Roosilia Drake (oil on canvas) by Pickering, Henry (fl.1740-c.1771); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Roosilia Drake (1736-1823) illegitimate daughter of John Manners

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and vicar at baptism Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Looking for the babys father - car licence number! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, not born in Matlock Date: 20th century

Daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort
Henrietta Louisa Priscilla and Geraldine Harriet Somerset, daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort. Two girls in off-the-shoulder dresses with ribbons, hair in ringlets

Portrait of Louise-Marie-Therese (1664-1732) The Black Nun of Moret (oil on canvas)
CHT174868 Portrait of Louise-Marie-Therese (1664-1732) The Black Nun of Moret (oil on canvas) by French School; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; (add.info.: daughter of Marie Theresa)

Florian Alexandre Colonna Walewski, c. 1850 (b / w photo)
CHT430476 Florian Alexandre Colonna Walewski, c.1850 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Florian Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski (1810-68)

Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, Duchesse d Enghein, 1673-1743. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse, 1678-1737. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 68 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Duc de Maine, 1670-1736. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 64 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

The Devils Trade! (colour litho)
3648310 The Devils Trade! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devils Trade! (Dedicated to the Supporters of Baby-Farmers)

Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, installed as a Knight of the Garter, 1718 (engraving)
3622532 Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, installed as a Knight of the Garter, 1718 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Beauclerk)

Nell Gwyns son, the 1st Duke of St Albans (engraving)
3643785 Nell Gwyns son, the 1st Duke of St Albans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwyns son, the 1st Duke of St Albans)

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen, c. 1730-35 (etching)
1071427 A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen, c.1730-35 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 29.5x33.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Nell Gwyn and her two sons, Charles, Earl of Burford, and James, Lord Beauclerk (engraving)
3622554 Nell Gwyn and her two sons, Charles, Earl of Burford, and James, Lord Beauclerk (engraving) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwyn and her two sons)

James, Lord Beauclerk, second son of King Charles II and Nell Gwyn (engraving)
3643789 James, Lord Beauclerk, second son of King Charles II and Nell Gwyn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James, Lord Beauclerk (1671-1680)

Don John of Austria, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
REV407335 Don John of Austria, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo Soumaya, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info.: Don Juan de Austria (1547-78)

Charles Lenox (engraving)
961581 Charles Lenox (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lenox (1672-1723)

The Paternity Suit (oil on canvas)
CH140996 The Paternity Suit (oil on canvas) by Rippingille, Edward Villiers (1798-1859); 74x94.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

James Duke of Monmouth (litho)
821093 James Duke of Monmouth (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685)

James, Lord Beauclerk, second son of King Charles II and Nell Gwyn (engraving)
3622543 James, Lord Beauclerk, second son of King Charles II and Nell Gwyn (engraving) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); Private Collection; (add.info.: James, Lord Beauclerk (1671-1680)

Please spare a copper (coloured photo)
3642902 Please spare a copper (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Please spare a copper. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

An unmarried mother and baby found exhausted by the roadside, 1850
3478133 An unmarried mother and baby found exhausted by the roadside, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451211 Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Daughter of Sultans, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w / c on paper)
UOL120685 Daughter of Sultans, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); 32x20 cm; School of Oriental and African Studies Library

James Duke of Monmouth (engraving)
821091 James Duke of Monmouth (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685)

George Fitzroy Duke of Northumberland (engraving)
961570 George Fitzroy Duke of Northumberland (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Fitzroy Duke of Northumberland (1665-1716)

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"Unveiling the Illegitimate: Hidden Stories and Forgotten Legacies" Step into a world where secrets lurk behind masks, cello strings echo in prison walls, and portraits reveal untold tales. From the enigmatic Man in the Iron Mask to El Greco's illegitimate son Jorge Manuel Theotocopuli, history unfolds with captivating intrigue. In Sir Godfrey Kneller's brushstrokes, we meet Charles Beauclerk, the Duke of St. Albans—a man born outside wedlock yet destined for greatness. His portrait tells a story of resilience and ambition that defies societal norms. John of Austria emerges as a Spanish military legend whose birthright was questioned due to his lineage. Despite doubts cast upon him, he rose above adversity to etch his name in history books. Ferdinand Bac's artistry captures the essence of struggle faced by those deemed "illegitimate. " Through strokes on canvas, their stories are immortalized—each brushstroke an act of defiance against prejudice. "She'll be Queen Yet, " whispers destiny as it weaves its intricate web around those born out of wedlock. Their journeys may be unconventional, but they possess an undeniable strength that propels them towards their rightful place on thrones unseen. The Bastard Windsor Chair stands tall as a symbol of rebellion against conventional design—an embodiment of individuality amidst conformity. Magnus S. Fossum crafts this masterpiece with meticulous care, reminding us that beauty can emerge from unexpected origins. Emperor Charles and Johanna van der Gheynst find solace in each other's arms while cradling their daughter Margaret—a testament to love transcending societal boundaries. This oil painting encapsulates forbidden passion intertwined with parental devotion. Roosilia Drake gazes at us from her portrait—a woman whose existence challenges conventions and dares society to question its rigid definitions. Her story remains shrouded in mystery; her legacy is a testament to the power of resilience.