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Kings and Queens: a family tree - National Portrait Gallery
WEBFollow the family tree of the Kings and Queens of England, from 871 to the present day. The origins of kingship in England can be traced to the second century BC when Celtic and Belgic tribesmen, emigrated from continental Europe and settled in Britain displacing or absorbing the aboriginal inhabitants. The settlers established a number of ...
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WEBThe Gallery is free to everyone. There is a charge for some exhibitions. Advanced free booking is recommended to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit. Book now. Open daily: 10.30 – 18.00. Friday & Saturday: 10.30 – 21.00. See our full list of opening times. The Gallery will begin closing ten minutes before the stated ...
Explore our Collection - National Portrait Gallery
WEBSchools hub is the Gallery's free online learning resource hub designed to support Art & Design and History through portraiture. It features more than 150 newly commissioned learning resources and videos, as well as details of our learning sessions for schools.
King Henry VIII - Person - National Portrait Gallery
WEBKing Henry VIII. (1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47. Sitter associated with 99 portraits. Henry VIII succeeded his father Henry VII to the throne in 1509. He is well known for his six marriages, and for ordering the dissolution of religious houses which took place between 1535-39. Aided by his ministers, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, his reign ...
What’s on - National Portrait Gallery
WEBPortrait of a Top Boy. We teamed up with Netflix to mark the final season of Top Boy.Featuring portraits of the iconic cast of characters by 16 established and emerging UK-based artists, this online display, curated by multi-disciplinary artist Ronan McKenzie, celebrates the show’s lasting impact on our cultural industries.
Nicholas Hilliard - Person - National Portrait Gallery
WEBMiniature painter Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) trained as a goldsmith and became an outstanding painter of portrait miniatures, the first notable English artist of this medium. Elizabeth I appointed him her official limner, or miniature painter, a service to the monarch that he continued after the accession of James I in 1603. More on Nicholas Hilliard: Elizabethan Treasures: Miniatures by ...
Queen Elizabeth II - Person - National Portrait Gallery
WEBQueen Elizabeth II. (1926-2022), Reigned 1952-2022. Sitter associated with 974 portraits. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch in history. Her devotion to the duty and public service was renowned and she ruled through a period of enormous social change and technological transformation. Her coronation in 1953 was the first ...
Queen Elizabeth I - Person - National Portrait Gallery
WEBQueen Elizabeth I. (1533-1603), Reigned 1558-1603. Sitter associated with 138 portraits. The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth came to the throne on the death of her half-sister, Mary I. Her long reign, beginning in 1558, saw the secure establishment of the Church of England. It was characterised by relative peace and prosperity ...
About us - National Portrait Gallery
WEBSpanning six centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation - from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are also passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity.