Spymaster Collection

Francis Walsingham, principal secretary and spymaster to Queen Elizabeth I. Secretaire d'Elisabeth
5913163 Francis Walsingham, principal secretary and spymaster to Queen Elizabeth I. Secretaire d'Elisabeth. Head of medusa and cock's heads on plaque

Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary of State (engraving)
964836 Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary of State (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary of State)

John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell (engraving)
964898 John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Thurlow)

John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. Creator: Unknown
John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. John Thurloe (1616-1668), secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England for Oliver Cromwell

John Thurloe, 1616-1668. Secretary of state and spymaster during Cromwells protectorate. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Robert Cecil, 1St Earl Of Salisbury 1563 To 1612. English Statesman, Spymaster And Minister To Elizabeth I Of England And James I Of England. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Benjamin Tallmadge, 1754 To 1835. Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And Spymaster For George Washington During The American Revolutionary War

John Thurloe Born Between 1616 And 1621 Died 1668. Secretary To The Council Of State In Protectorate England And Spymaster For Oliver Cromwell

Sir Francis Walsingham C1532 - 1590 English Statesman And Spymaster For Queen Elizabeth I. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Sir Francis Walsingham, English statesman, Principal Secretary to Queen Elizabeth I, popularly referred to as her Spymaster. 1532 - 1590

Sir Francis Walsingham, English statesman
Sir Francis Walsingham (1532-1590), English statesman and spymaster. Walsingham was born near Chiselhurst, Kent into an aristocratic family

Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary to Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Francis Walsingham, English statesman, Principal Secretary to Queen Elizabeth I, popularly referred to as her Spymaster

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"Unveiling the Masters of Espionage: From Francis Walsingham to John Thurloe" Step into the clandestine world of spymasters as we explore their intriguing lives and pivotal roles in history. Meet Francis Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth I's trusted principal secretary and renowned spymaster. His shrewd tactics ensured England's safety during a time of political turmoil. Delve deeper into the secrets with Sir Francis Walsingham, captured in an exquisite copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff. The medusa and cock's heads on the plaque symbolize his ability to turn enemies to stone with his intelligence network. Witness Sir Francis Walsingham come alive through an oil painting from c. 1585, revealing his enigmatic persona that shaped England's destiny. Another engraving showcases him as Secretary of State, highlighting his influential position within Elizabethan court politics. But it doesn't end there; discover John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, whose engraved portrait transports us back to a turbulent era. Unraveling plots and gathering vital information were among Thurlow's many responsibilities as Cromwell's trusted spymaster. The legacy continues with Benjamin Tallmadge, George Washington's loyal spymaster during the American Revolutionary War. A member of Congress turned intelligence operative, Tallmadge played a crucial role in securing victory for America. Lastly, meet Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury - English statesman extraordinaire. Serving both Elizabeth I and James I as their esteemed minister and spymaster alike showcased Cecil's unwavering loyalty towards safeguarding England’s interests. Through these captivating engravings and portraits from different eras emerge tales of intrigue, espionage, and devotion to country. These remarkable individuals epitomize what it means to be a true "spymaster, " weaving webs of secrecy while shaping history's course.