Portrait of Henry VIII, c.1548 - a photo on Flickriver

Portrait of Henry VIII by an unknown artist. Anglo-Netherlandish School, c. 1548. Oil on panel; 46.8x37.5cm. The portrait was auctioned at Bonhams, New Bond Street, on 6 July 2011. The auctioneer’s site gives no indication whether the portrait was sold, but states the estimate was between £20,000-30,000.

This rather unflattering image of Henry was painted the year following his death. The former Tudor king is depicted wearing a black coat, a red tunic embroidered with gold and a black hat with ostrich feathers. Arguably this portrait was influenced by a 1548 line engraving of the aged king by Cornelis Metsys which too was uncomplimentary (see here: bit.ly/ndR1Te). But considering descriptions of Henry near the end, perhaps the artists were not too far off the reality!

Taken on: August 26, 2011

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