Whitehall Palace Collection

Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving)
XOS1448854 Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes (Claes) Jansz (1586-1652); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London from South bank with its Tudor theatres)

Engraving depicting the Banqueting House, Whitehall, the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of
5308685 Engraving depicting the Banqueting House, Whitehall, the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting house

View of the Banqueting House and Horse Guards Building in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown
View of the Banqueting House and Horse Guards Building in London, 1753

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. The reception held by Mrs Stanhope in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall. From "The Graphic

The Banqueting House, Whitehall, 1815. Creator: Richard Holmes Laurie
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, 1815

"James II. in his Palace of Whitehall, Receiving the News...", 1850. Creator: Unknown. "James II
"James II. in his Palace of Whitehall, Receiving the News of the Landing of the Prince of Orange in 1688" - painted by E. M. Ward, A.R.A. 1850. Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London

Scene from Mr. Mark Lemon's "About London": Whitehall as it appeared before the fire of 1691, (1862). From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center, friezes with putti and garlands on either side, 1720

Old Whitehall Stairs, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Old Whitehall Stairs, (1881). Steps down to the River Thames from the Palace of Whitehall. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall
A ground plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall beside the River Thames in London. The Palace was an enormous collection of buildings

Palace of Whitehall, London (engraving)
3647507 Palace of Whitehall, London (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of Whitehall, London)

English Renaissance; Whitehall Palace, London (litho)
6005249 English Renaissance; Whitehall Palace, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Renaissance; Whitehall Palace, London)

King James I Uniting England and Scotland, 1632-33. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
King James I Uniting England and Scotland, 1632-33. Sketch for ceiling of Banqueting House, Whitehall, Westminster, London. A young King James is seated on a raised throne in parliamentary robes

Charles II, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Charles II, 1649

Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars (Westminster from the River), 1647

Palatium Regis prope Londinum, vulgo White-hall (Royal Palace of Whitehall, London), ca. 1647

An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left, 1720

James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center, Minerva spearing Ignorance at right, and Hercules beating Envy at left, 1720

Flight of the Queen of James II, from "Illustrated London News", August 3, 1872
Flight of the Queen of James II, from " Illustrated London News", August 3, 1872

Whitehall, as it appeared before the fire of 1691, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Whitehall, as it appeared before the fire of 1691, 1844. View of Whitehall Palace, royal residence on the River Thames in Westminster, London

Marriage procession for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James I, and Frederick V, Elector Palatine, 14 February, 1613 or after

Pair of Stereograph Views of Chapel Royal, London, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Stereograph Views of Chapel Royal, London, 1850s-1910s. (Banqueting House, Whitehall)

James I, 1620, (1943). Creator: Unknown
James I, 1620, (1943). Portrait of James I and VI (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland. James sponsored the publication of the King James Version of the Bible

Inigo Jones, (1573-1652), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Inigo Jones, (1573-1652), 1830. Inigo Jones (1573-1652) English architect who employed Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry to his buildings which include the Banqueting House at Whitehall

Chapel Royal, Whitehall, Exterior, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Chapel Royal, Whitehall, Exterior, (1881). The Banqueting House, designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1622, was significant in English architecture as the first structure in the neo-classical

The King Street Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The King Street Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698

Whitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Map showing the Palace of Whitehall in the village of Westminster (now part of London), in the 16th century

Whitehall about 1650, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall about 1650, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698

Whitehall and Westminster. (From Aggas Map), (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall and Westminster. (From Aggas Map), (1881). Birds eye view, by cartographer Ralph Agas (c1540-1621), of Whitehall Palace in the village of Westminster on the River Thames

Whitehall, Looking Towards the Holbein Gateway, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall, Looking Towards the Holbein Gateway, (1881). The Holbein Gate, entrance to the Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London

Interior of the Chapel Royal (Banqueting House), Whitehall, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Chapel Royal (Banqueting House), Whitehall, (1881). The Banqueting House in Westminster, London, was designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1622

Whitehall, from the River, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall, from the River, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698

The Holbein Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Holbein Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). The Holbein Gate, entrance to the Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London. The monumental gateway was constructed in 1531

York Place, (1881). Creator: Unknown
York Place, (1881). Map of a part of Westminster in London, showing York Place, Scotland Yard, the Eleanor Cross, The Strand and the River Thames

The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, 1894. Designed by Inigo Jones for James I and completed in 1622. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]

Opening of Parliament - The Royal Procession Passing Whitehall. 1854. The State Coach containing Queen Victoria passes the Banqueting House on Whitehall

James II receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, (c1890). Artist: Frederick Heath
James II receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, (c1890). Engraving after a painting exhibited in 1850: James II in his Palace of Whitehall

Scotland Yard with part of the Banqueting House, Whitehall, Westminster, London, c1776

East front of the Almonry office, Middle Scotland Yard, Westminster, London, 1884. The stone work is the remaining portion of Whitehall Palace

Map of the City of London, City of Westminster, River Thames, Lambeth and Southwark, 1736. Top left shows two elevations of Banqueting House and Treasury

Inigo Joness intended Whitehall Palace, London, 1749. Artist: DM Muller
Inigo Joness intended Whitehall Palace, London, 1749. View showing the palace, designed in 1638, as it would have appeared from St Jamess Park

Interior view of the Banqueting House at Whitehall, Westminster, London, c1840. Artist
Interior view of the Banqueting House at Whitehall, Westminster, London, c1840, showing the traditional Maunday Thursday observances

The Motion, 1741. The Duke of Argyll, with a flaming sword, driving a coach from which Lord Carteret cries Let me get out.Several people are run over

Map of the City of London, c1710
Map of the City of London and part of Southwark, with inset images of Whitehall Palace and the Royal Exchange. A prospect of the City from Temple to Wapping appears in the lower margin with a key to

Eastern Front of the Banqueting room, Whitehall, 1835, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Eastern Front of the Banqueting room, Whitehall, 1835, (1845). Begun in 1619 and designed by Inigo Jones in a style influenced by Andrea Palladio, the Banqueting House was completed in 1622

The Bill of Rights ratified at the Revolution by King William, and Queen Mary previous to their Cor Artist: John Cary
The Bill of Rights ratified at the Revolution by King William, and Queen Mary previous to their Coronation, 1783. After Samuel Wale (c1721-1786)

A Reduced Copy of Fishers Ground Plan of the Royal Palace of Whitehall, Taken in the Reign of Char Artist
A Reduced Copy of Fishers Ground Plan of the Royal Palace of Whitehall, Taken in the Reign of Charles II. 1680, c1897. Copied from a survey of 1680 by John Fisher. From Westminster, by Walter Besant

The Waterside Elevation of Inigo Jones Proposed Palace, c1897. Artist: William Patten
The Waterside Elevation of Inigo Jones Proposed Palace, c1897. The Palace of Whitehall (or Palace of White Hall) was the main residence of the English monarchs in London from 1530 until 1698 when

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"Whitehall Palace: A Glimpse into London's Rich History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Whitehall Palace, a magnificent structure that once stood as a symbol of power and opulence in the heart of London. This panoramic engraving from 1616 offers a breathtaking view of the city, with Whitehall Palace proudly dominating the skyline. At its center, an oval depicts the apotheosis of James I, showcasing his elevated status as king. The palace itself is adorned with friezes featuring charming putti, adding a touch of whimsy to its regal façade. Transporting us further through history is an image from 1881 capturing Old Whitehall Stairs. Though anonymous in origin, this photograph allows us to envision how people would have approached this majestic palace centuries ago. Yet not all moments captured within these pages are ones of celebration. The haunting title page from "Engelandts Memoriael" showcases Joost Hartgerts' depiction of the execution of King Charles I – a somber reminder that even such grand palaces were not immune to political turmoil. Delving deeper into architectural details, we find ourselves studying a plan outlining the layout and design elements that made up the old Royal Palace of Whitehall. Every room and corridor tells tales untold; every wall whispers secrets long forgotten. Engravings and lithographs transport us back to English Renaissance times when Whitehall Palace was at its zenith. These images depict both exterior views and intimate scenes within its walls – including Peter Paul Rubens' portrayal of King James I uniting England and Scotland, symbolizing unity under one crown. Wenceslaus Hollar's portrait captures Charles II during this tumultuous period in 1649 when he ascended to power after his father's execution. His countenance reflects both strength and vulnerability amidst uncertain times. A glimpse across Westminster River reveals Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars, a stunning view of Westminster from afar.