Philip Sydney Collection

Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the Elizabethan poet

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1554-86 (oil on canvas)
7305619 Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1554-86 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619) (attr. to); 203x98 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Attributed to Robert Peake)

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1554-86 (oil on canvas)
7305618 Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1554-86 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619) (attr. to); 203x98 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Attributed to Robert Peake)

Grammar school, Shrewsbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grammar school, Shrewsbury, 1845. View of the Royal Free Grammar School in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ...founded by King Edward VI.; and where, in the time of Elizabeth

The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst, 1844. Oak tree in the grounds of Penshurst Place in Kent, which was believed to have been planted at the time of the birth of English courtier

The Courtyard, Penshurst, c1870. Penshurst Place near Tonbridge, Kent, ancestral home of the Sidney family, birthplace of Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier

Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. War memorial with sculpture of English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), at Shrewsbury School in Shropshire

Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Elizabethan poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier was shot in the thigh at the Battle of Zutphen

Sir William Russell at the Battle of Zutphen, 1586, (c1830s). Creator: J Rogers
Sir William Russell at the Battle of Zutphen, 1586, (c1830s). The Battle of Zutphen took place on 22 September 1586, near the village of Warnsveld and the town of Zutphen in Holland

Sir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Sir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Sir Philip Sidney, English soldier, statesman and poet, c1744 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), English soldier, statesman and poet, c1744 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Sir Philip Sidney, c1580-1610, (1903). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Sir Philip Sidney, c1580-1610, (1903). Courtier, statesman, soldier, poet, patron of scholars and poets. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Sir Philip Sidney, 1845. Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Sir Philip Sidney, 1838. Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir Philip Sidney, 1838. English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1859. Artist: Herbert Bourne
Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1859. English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, a prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Penshurst Place, Kent - Lord De L Isle and Dudley, 1910. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier

Sir Philip Sidneys Kindness to a Soldier, 1815. [White Row, Spitalfields, London, 1815.]

The Penshurst Oak, 1794. The Sidney Oak, Penhurst Place, England, was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, it is, in fact, 1000 years old

Title page of The Countess of Pembrokes Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, third edition, 1598 (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Letter from Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 2nd February 1586. Artist: Sir Philip Sidney
Letter from Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 2nd February 1586. Letter written from Bergen by poet, courtier and soldier Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley

Sir Philip Sidney, English poet, courtier and soldier, 19th century. Artist: R Cooper
Sir Philip Sidney, English poet, courtier and soldier, 19th century. Sidney (1554-1586) was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1586, (1860). Artist: HK Bourne
Death of Sir Philip Sidney, 1586, (1860). Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was one of the Elizabethan Ages most prominent figures. He was famous in his day in England as a poet, courtier and soldier

Death of Sir Philip Sydney, 1586 (c1815). Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet, and patron of poets was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

Philip Sidney, 16th century English soldier, statesman, poet, and patron of poets, c1840. Sidney (1554-1586) was appointed Governor of Flushing in the Netherlands in 1585

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Sir Philip Sidney, also known as Sir P. Sidney, was a prominent figure in the late 16th century. Born in 1554 and passing away at the young age of 32 in 1586, he left an indelible mark on English literature and history. This enigmatic man is captured through various artistic representations. One such portrayal is an oil painting from 1830, where Sir Philip Sidney's features are brought to life by an unknown artist. Another canvas from the same period showcases him once again, emphasizing his birth and death years - a testament to his short but impactful life. In addition to these paintings, there are depictions of places significant to Sydney's legacy. The Grammar School in Shrewsbury stands tall since its creation in 1845 – a place that played a role in shaping this remarkable individual's education. The Sydney Oak at Penshurst holds historical significance as well; it stands proudly since its depiction in 1844 by an unknown artist. This tree witnessed moments that inspired one of England's greatest poets and statesmen. A courtyard scene from around the year 1870 transports us back to Penshurst once more – perhaps echoing footsteps taken by Sir Philip himself during his time there. Memorials honoring this extraordinary man can be found across different eras too. A memorial dedicated to him at Shrewsbury Schools dates back to the early twentieth century while another artwork portrays him during his heroic actions at Zutphen in 1586 – both created by anonymous artists who recognized Sydney's valor and impact on history. Furthermore, we see glimpses into how later generations perceived Sir Philip Sidney through art created long after his passing. An early-mid nineteenth-century piece captures him with elegance and poise while another work from c1907 shows him alongside a dying soldier – highlighting not only his military prowess but also compassion for those under his command.