I travelled to see Henry VIII, King of England After Hans Holbein the Younger at Hampton Court Palace in England. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King.
This portrait depicts Henry VIII (1491-1547) standing, facing the viewer, holding gloves in his right hand and a dagger chain in his left. He wears an ornate doublet, a fur-lined cloak, and a feathered hat. It’s based on a famous painting of Henry VIII by Holbein for the Whitehall Mural. It was first seen in the collection of Charles I in the Cross Gallery at Somerset House. Later, it was sold to Colonel Webb in 1649 for £30, but was recovered after the Restoration and returned to Somerset House in 1710. It is presented next to another portrait of the King which you can find in a previous video.
By Anthony King (c)