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Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, commonly called Prince Rupert of the Rhine, (17 December 1619 – 29 November 1682), soldier, inventor and amateur artist in mezzotint. He was a soldier from a young age, fighting against Spain in the Netherlands and the Holy Roman Empire in Germany. Aged 23, he was appointed commander of the Royalist cavalry during the English Civil War. He surrendered after the Battle of Naseby and was banished from the British Isles. He spent some time in Royalist forces in exile, first on land then at sea. He then became a buccaneer in the Caribbean. Following the restoration, Rupert returned to England, becoming a naval commander, inventor, artist and first Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. Prince Rupert died in England in 1682, aged 62.

Prince Rupert of the Rhine

Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, commonly called Prince Rupert of the Rhine, (17…

(1460-1529) Italian sculptor during the High Renaissance.

Andrea Sansovino

(1460-1529) Italian sculptor during the High Renaissance.

(1483-1520) High Renaissance painter and architect

Raphael Sanzio

(1483-1520) High Renaissance painter and architect

One of the greatest painters the ever lived, was born at Urbino 1483, died 1530. His father, Giovanni Sanzio, a painter of some merit, from whom young Raphael received his first instruction, died in 1494, and he was intrusted to the care of his uncle.

Raphael Sanzio

One of the greatest painters the ever lived, was born at Urbino 1483, died 1530. His father, Giovanni…

From the painting by himself, in the Pitti Palace, Florence. Painted by Raphael.

Raphael Sanzio

From the painting by himself, in the Pitti Palace, Florence. Painted by Raphael.

The bust in the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon. This half-length statue on his memorial must have been erected within six years after Shakespeare's death in 1616, it is believed to have been commissioned by the poet's sone-in-law, Dr. John Hall.

Bust of Shakespeare

The bust in the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon. This half-length statue on his memorial…

A portrait of William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminate dramatist. His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narratives poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language, and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

William Shakespeare

A portrait of William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer…

An illustration Gunther Zainer's "Speculum Humanae Vitae".

Speculum Humanae Vitae

An illustration Gunther Zainer's "Speculum Humanae Vitae".

"The best color painter who ever lived."

Titian

"The best color painter who ever lived."

(1477-1576) Tiziano Vecelli was an Italian painter of the Renaissance better known as Titian.

Titian

(1477-1576) Tiziano Vecelli was an Italian painter of the Renaissance better known as Titian.

Tiziano Vicelli was an Italian painter known for his loose brushwork and vast use of color. Vicelli is well known for "The Assumption of the Virgin" masterpiece.

Tiziano Vicelli

Tiziano Vicelli was an Italian painter known for his loose brushwork and vast use of color. Vicelli…

The Holy Trinity is a woodcut that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1511. This woodcut was created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity is a woodcut that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1511. This woodcut…

John Trumbull (June 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843) was an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary War famous for his historical paintings including his Declaration of Independence, which appears on the reverse of the $2 dollar bill.

John Trumbull

John Trumbull (June 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843) was an American artist during the period of the…

(1755-1851) Landscape artist and watercolorist who lead the way for impressionists.

Joseph Mallord William Turner

(1755-1851) Landscape artist and watercolorist who lead the way for impressionists.

(1599-1660) Spanish mannerist painter that worked with the Spanish court

Velasquez

(1599-1660) Spanish mannerist painter that worked with the Spanish court

(1599-1660) Spanish painter.

Diago Rodrigues de Silva y Velasquez

(1599-1660) Spanish painter.

(1599-1660) Spanish painter.

Diago Rodrigues de Silva y Velasquez

(1599-1660) Spanish painter.

(1528-1588) Italian painter of the Venitian school

Paul (Paulo) Veronese

(1528-1588) Italian painter of the Venitian school

(1684-1721) French painter

Jean Antoine Watteau

(1684-1721) French painter

A famous painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American Revolution.

Benjamin West

A famous painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American Revolution.