King Henry VIII (1491-1547)
after Hans Holbein the younger (Augsburg 1497/8 - London 1543)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1500 - 1599
Materials
Oil on panel
Measurements
590 x 550 mm
Order this imageCollection
Blickling Hall, Norfolk (Accredited Museum)
NT 355468
Caption
This is a version adapted from Holbein’s lost painting in the Privy Chamber at Whitehall. It was recorded at Newbattle Abbey in 1732.
Summary
Oil painting on panel, King Henry VIII (1491-1547), after Hans Holbein the younger (Augsburg 1497/8 - London 1543), 16th century. A half-length portrait in richly embroidered brown coat, jewelled and feathered black cap, jewelled gold neck chain of H design and jewelled medallion. Holding leather gloves in his right hand, ring on index finger. Frame has gilt label 'Henry VIII, Holbein'. Picture light attached to back of frame. One of several copies of a lost original. From Newbattle Abbey.
Provenance
From Newbattle Abbey; bequeathed with the hall and contents by Philip,11th Marquess of Lothian (1882-1940)
Credit line
Blickling Hall, The Lothian Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Gilt label on frame: 'Henry VIII, Holbein'
Makers and roles
after Hans Holbein the younger (Augsburg 1497/8 - London 1543), artist