The painting “Portrait of Henry VIII” is a realistic oil painting on canvas. The painting is of Henry VIII, the King of England from 1509 to 1547. The painting is by an unknown artist, but is thought to be from the workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger. The painting is currently in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.
The painting is a portrait of Henry VIII in three-quarter view. He is facing to the left and is looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a red coat with a white collar and a gold chain. His right hand is resting on a globe.
The painting is signed and dated “Hans Holbein 1536”. However, there is some debate about whether or not this is actually by Holbein. Some art historians believe that the painting is by an unknown artist in Holbein’s workshop.
The dimensions of the painting are as follows:
Height: 107.5 cm
Width: 81.5 cm
Other related questions:
Why was the portrait of Henry VIII made?
There is no definitive answer to this question, but it is likely that the portrait was commissioned by Henry VIII himself, or by someone close to him, in order to celebrate his reign and his status as a powerful monarch.
Who painted the portrait of King Henry VIII?
The portrait of King Henry VIII was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger.
How big is Henry VIII?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as there are no known accurate measurements of Henry VIII’s body. However, based on portraits and descriptions of the king, it is generally accepted that he was a large man, with a broad chest and shoulders and a large waist.
How many portraits of Henry VIII did Holbein paint?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as there is no accurate record of how many portraits of Henry VIII Holbein painted. However, it is generally believed that he painted a total of around eight to ten portraits of the king.
Bibliography
- Henry VIII Revealed | National Museums Liverpool
- Portrait of Henry VIII – Wikipedia
- “Portrait of Henry VIII of England” by Hans Holbein the Younger
- Portrait of Henry VIII, Hans Holbein: Analysis – Visual Arts Cork
- Portrait of Henry VIII by HOLBEIN, Hans the Younger
- Portrait of Henry VIII of England – Museo Thyssen
- Hans, the Younger Holbein Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547 …