Holbein at the Tudor court /
From his arrival in England in search of work, Hans Holbein rose to royal favour, chosen to paint the portraits of Henry VIII, his family, and leading figures, among them Anne Boleyn and Sir Thomas More. His portraits inspired the next generation of artists in their depictions of Edward VI, Mary I,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Royal Collection Trust,
2023.
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| Summary: | From his arrival in England in search of work, Hans Holbein rose to royal favour, chosen to paint the portraits of Henry VIII, his family, and leading figures, among them Anne Boleyn and Sir Thomas More. His portraits inspired the next generation of artists in their depictions of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. This exhibition includes drawings, paintings, miniatures, and book illustrations from the Royal Collection and explores the career of the artist and the lives of those who commissioned portraits from him, bringing us face-to-face with some of the most famous people of 16th-century England. -- |
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| Item Description: | Catalog of an exhibition held at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, November 10, 2023 - April 14, 2024. |
| Physical Description: | 160 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-151) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781909741874 1909741876 |