King Henry VIII (1491-1547) (after Hans Holbein the younger)
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Giltwood, Glass, Paper
Measurements
330 x 215 mm
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 636851
Summary
Print, line engraving, King Henry VIII (1491-1547) (after Hans Holbein the younger) by George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756). The King,bust length,facing,in central oval with medallions of Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth above right and left. Fidei Defensor and religious symbols above; a scene in the throne room with the King,sword drawn and prostrated anbassadors before him in the plinth below.
Provenance
1944, gifted to the National Trust by Field Marshal Sir Archibald and Lady Montgomery Massingberd.
Makers and roles
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756), engraver (printmaker) after Hans Holbein the younger (Augsburg 1497/8 - London 1543), artist