Sir Walter Raleigh: In Life & Legend

The North Atlantic

The Caribbean

Ralegh's Virginia

Guiana

1. Sir Walter Ralegh painted by Nicholas Hilliard about 1585 as his rise to favour at Court was getting under way.

2. Sir Walter and his son Walter (Wat), aged about eight. Painter unknown, c. 1602. Both are dressed for Court.

3. Sir Walter, c. 1598, showing the battle of Cadiz in the background. He carries a cane, sign of his war-wound. Attrib. Willliam Segar.