Henry the Sixth in Art

Woodcut of Joan of Arc on a placard saying Henry VI.
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Group of men standing in a semi circle.
15th Century Tapestry of Joan of Arc with the Dauphin at Chinon.
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Henry VI, National Portrait Gallery, London
Joan of Arc leading the French forces at the Siege of Orleans
Joan of Arc's appeal to the Dauphin
Joan of Arc's vision and inspiration
Joan of Arc in Armor on Horseback
Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI'
Man encountering woman in front of door followed by soldiers.
Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI.
Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII.
Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France
Joan drives out the Camp followers.
The seige of Orleans.
Joan at the Stake.
Battle of Patay.
Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part).
KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI.
Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429.
Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester.
The characters Suffolk and Princess Margaret from 'Henry VI Part One'
Period woman standing on hoop skirt holding sword aloft in right hand.
Coronation of King Henry VI of England.
The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou.
Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France.
Map of England with Battle locations during the Wars of the Roses.
The House of York Genealogical chart.

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Woodcut of Joan of Arc on a placard saying Henry VI.
Group of men standing in a semi circle.
15th Century Tapestry of Joan of Arc with the Dauphin at Chinon.

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Henry VI, National Portrait Gallery, London

King Henry VI: King Henry VI by Unknown English artist oil on panel, circa 1540 12 1/2 in. x 10 in. (318 mm x 254 mm) NPG 2457

Joan of Arc leading the French forces at the Siege of Orleans

The Siege of Orleans

Joan of Arc's appeal to the Dauphin

Her Appeal to the Dauphin [Joan of Arc Series (B)]: Her Appeal to the Dauphin [Joan of Arc Series (B)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 1906 29 3/4 x 67 inches

Joan of Arc's vision and inspiration

The Vision and Inspiration [Joan of Arc series (A)]: The Vision and Inspiration [Joan of Arc series (A)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 1911 29 3/4 x 66 1/2 inches Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. William A. Clark Collection

Joan of Arc in Armor on Horseback

The Maid in Armor on Horseback [Joan of Arc series (C)]: The Maid in Armor on Horseback [Joan of Arc series (C)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, c. 1905-1911 29 3/4 x 67 1/2 inches Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. William A. Clark Collection

Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI'

Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI': Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI' by John Martin watercolor, with pen and brown ink, on paper, 1837-1851 123 x 167 mm British Museum http://www.britishmuseum.org/

Man encountering woman in front of door followed by soldiers.

Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne. ("King Henry VI"-First Part.).: Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne. ("King Henry VI"-First Part.). by Byron Company (New York, N.Y.) Print, ca. 1900 Museum of the City of New York

Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI.

Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI.: Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI. by Alexandre Bidre, French Drawing, black chalk touched with white on paper, 1833-1895 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ; 21.6 x 16.5 cm. Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Dept. of Prints, Drawings and Photographs. Williamstown, Mass. http://www.clarkart.edu

Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII.

Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII: Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII by Maurice Denis, 1920 painting, oil on canvas 94 x 99cm Musée des beaux-arts d'Orléans

Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France

Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France: Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France by Hippolyte Lecomte, 19th Century painting, oil on canvas 195 x 146 cm Chateau de Blois (Blois, France)

Joan drives out the Camp followers.

Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan drives out the Camp followers: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan drives out the Camp followers 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France

The seige of Orleans.

Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Siege of Orleans: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Siege of Orleans 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France

Joan at the Stake.

Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan at the Stake: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan at the Stake 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France

Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay.

Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay 1429

Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part).

Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part): Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part) by J.H. Ramberg; Newnham, 1786 Engravings; Etching Publisher: J. Bell Whole-length portrait, standing, holding spear. With text: "Advance our waving colours on the walls; Rescued is Orleans." University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI.

KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI: KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI Series Title: The Kings and Queens of England by Hendrik Goltzius Engraving, 1585 144 x 382 mm Without monogram: 1585. Marked 5. | Richard II (reigned 1377-1399) is holding onto his crown, which was threatened so many times until he was deposed in 1399. He was followed by Henry IV (reigned 1399-1413), Henry V (reigned 1413-1422), and Henry VI (reigned 1422-1461 and 1470-1471).

Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429.

Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429: Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429 by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres painting, oil on canvas, 1854 240 x 178 cm Louvre (Paris, France) Photo Credit: Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.

Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester.

Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester: Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester by Paul Delaroche painting, oil on canvas, 1824 277 x 217 cm Rouen (France). Musee des beaux arts Photo Credit: Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.

The characters Suffolk and Princess Margaret from 'Henry VI Part One'

The characters Suffolk and Princess Margaret from 'Henry VI Part One': The works / edited by Henry Irving and Frank A. Marshall Author: William Shakespeare Place and date of production: [S.I.] : Blackie, 1888 © The British Library Board

Period woman standing on hoop skirt holding sword aloft in right hand.

[A volume of plates issued as a supplement to Bell's edition (Bell's edition of Shakespeares Plays)]: [A volume of plates issued as a supplement to Bell's edition (Bell's edition of Shakespeares Plays)] Plate for the play King Henry VI, part 1: Mrs Baddeley in the character of Joan la Pucelle, I am prepar'd, here is my keen edged sword. Place and date of production: London: John Bell, 1773-76 Credit: © The British Library Board

Coronation of King Henry VI of England.

Coronation of King Henry VI of England.: Coronation of King Henry VI of England Martial d'Auvergne, Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484. Bnf MS Francais 5054, fol. 11.

The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou.

The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou.: The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. Martial d'Auvergne, Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484. Bnf MS Francais 5054, fol. 126v.

Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France.

Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France.: Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France. Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'), c. 1445. BL MS Royal 15 E VI f. 405.

Map of England with Battle locations during the Wars of the Roses.

England during the Wars of the Roses

The House of Lancaster Genealogical chart.

The House of Lancaster Genealogical chart.: Chart ©2007 Anniina Jokinen Genealogical chart of the royal House of Lancaster and its descent from King Edward III. This chart is greatly simplified for clarity. For the full chart, see Chart of English Succession.

The House of York Genealogical chart.

The House of York Genealogical chart.: Chart ©2007 Anniina Jokinen Genealogical chart of the royal House of Lancaster and its descent from King Edward III. This chart is greatly simplified for clarity. For the full chart, see Chart of English Succession.

Talbot's men surprising the Countess of Auvergne

Talbot's men surprising the Countess of Auvergne: Steel-plate engraving, engraved by Charles William Sharpe, size approximately 7 x 10 inches, Charles Knight's two-volume Imperial Edition of The Works of Shakespere (London: Virtue and Company, 1873-76)

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Woodcut of Joan of Arc on a placard saying Henry VI.
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Group of men standing in a semi circle.
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15th Century Tapestry of Joan of Arc with the Dauphin at Chinon.
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Henry VI, National Portrait Gallery, London
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King Henry VI: King Henry VI by Unknown English artist oil on panel, circa 1540 12 1/2 in. x 10 in. (318 mm x 254 mm) NPG 2457
Joan of Arc leading the French forces at the Siege of Orleans
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The Siege of Orleans
Joan of Arc's appeal to the Dauphin
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Her Appeal to the Dauphin [Joan of Arc Series (B)]: Her Appeal to the Dauphin [Joan of Arc Series (B)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 1906 29 3/4 x 67 inches
Joan of Arc's vision and inspiration
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The Vision and Inspiration [Joan of Arc series (A)]: The Vision and Inspiration [Joan of Arc series (A)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 1911 29 3/4 x 66 1/2 inches Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. William A. Clark Collection
Joan of Arc in Armor on Horseback
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The Maid in Armor on Horseback [Joan of Arc series (C)]: The Maid in Armor on Horseback [Joan of Arc series (C)] by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel, French painting, oil and gold leaf on canvas, c. 1905-1911 29 3/4 x 67 1/2 inches Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. William A. Clark Collection
Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI'
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Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI': Death of Talbot and his son, scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VI' by John Martin watercolor, with pen and brown ink, on paper, 1837-1851 123 x 167 mm British Museum http://www.britishmuseum.org/
Man encountering woman in front of door followed by soldiers.
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Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne. ("King Henry VI"-First Part.).: Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne. ("King Henry VI"-First Part.). by Byron Company (New York, N.Y.) Print, ca. 1900 Museum of the City of New York
Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI.
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Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI.: Study for illustration for Shakespeare's Henry VI. by Alexandre Bidre, French Drawing, black chalk touched with white on paper, 1833-1895 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ; 21.6 x 16.5 cm. Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Dept. of Prints, Drawings and Photographs. Williamstown, Mass. http://www.clarkart.edu
Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII.
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Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII: Joan of Arc at the coronation of Charles VII by Maurice Denis, 1920 painting, oil on canvas 94 x 99cm Musée des beaux-arts d'Orléans
Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France
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Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France: Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France by Hippolyte Lecomte, 19th Century painting, oil on canvas 195 x 146 cm Chateau de Blois (Blois, France)
Joan drives out the Camp followers.
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Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan drives out the Camp followers: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan drives out the Camp followers 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France
The seige of Orleans.
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Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Siege of Orleans: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Siege of Orleans 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France
Joan at the Stake.
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Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan at the Stake: Vigiles du Roi Charles VII: Joan at the Stake 1484 Bibliotheque nationale de France
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay.
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Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay 1429
Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part).
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Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part): Ann Stuart as Joan la Pucelle in 'Henry VI' (the First Part) by J.H. Ramberg; Newnham, 1786 Engravings; Etching Publisher: J. Bell Whole-length portrait, standing, holding spear. With text: "Advance our waving colours on the walls; Rescued is Orleans." University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI.
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KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI: KINGS RICHARD II, HENRY IV, HENRY V, AND HENRY VI Series Title: The Kings and Queens of England by Hendrik Goltzius Engraving, 1585 144 x 382 mm Without monogram: 1585. Marked 5. | Richard II (reigned 1377-1399) is holding onto his crown, which was threatened so many times until he was deposed in 1399. He was followed by Henry IV (reigned 1399-1413), Henry V (reigned 1413-1422), and Henry VI (reigned 1422-1461 and 1470-1471).
Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429.
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Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429: Joan of Arc at the Coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral, July 1429 by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres painting, oil on canvas, 1854 240 x 178 cm Louvre (Paris, France) Photo Credit: Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.
Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester.
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Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester: Joan of Arc Interrogated by the Cardinal of Winchester by Paul Delaroche painting, oil on canvas, 1824 277 x 217 cm Rouen (France). Musee des beaux arts Photo Credit: Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.
The characters Suffolk and Princess Margaret from 'Henry VI Part One'
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The characters Suffolk and Princess Margaret from 'Henry VI Part One': The works / edited by Henry Irving and Frank A. Marshall Author: William Shakespeare Place and date of production: [S.I.] : Blackie, 1888 © The British Library Board
Period woman standing on hoop skirt holding sword aloft in right hand.
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[A volume of plates issued as a supplement to Bell's edition (Bell's edition of Shakespeares Plays)]: [A volume of plates issued as a supplement to Bell's edition (Bell's edition of Shakespeares Plays)] Plate for the play King Henry VI, part 1: Mrs Baddeley in the character of Joan la Pucelle, I am prepar'd, here is my keen edged sword. Place and date of production: London: John Bell, 1773-76 Credit: © The British Library Board
Coronation of King Henry VI of England.
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Coronation of King Henry VI of England.: Coronation of King Henry VI of England Martial d'Auvergne, Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484. Bnf MS Francais 5054, fol. 11.
The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou.
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The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou.: The Marriage of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. Martial d'Auvergne, Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484. Bnf MS Francais 5054, fol. 126v.
Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France.
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Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France.: Henry VI giving John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, the sword of Constable of France. Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'), c. 1445. BL MS Royal 15 E VI f. 405.
Map of England with Battle locations during the Wars of the Roses.
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England during the Wars of the Roses
The House of Lancaster Genealogical chart.
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The House of Lancaster Genealogical chart.: Chart ©2007 Anniina Jokinen Genealogical chart of the royal House of Lancaster and its descent from King Edward III. This chart is greatly simplified for clarity. For the full chart, see Chart of English Succession.
The House of York Genealogical chart.
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The House of York Genealogical chart.: Chart ©2007 Anniina Jokinen Genealogical chart of the royal House of Lancaster and its descent from King Edward III. This chart is greatly simplified for clarity. For the full chart, see Chart of English Succession.
Talbot's men surprising the Countess of Auvergne
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Talbot's men surprising the Countess of Auvergne: Steel-plate engraving, engraved by Charles William Sharpe, size approximately 7 x 10 inches, Charles Knight's two-volume Imperial Edition of The Works of Shakespere (London: Virtue and Company, 1873-76)
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