King Henry VIII of England dismisses Cardinal Wolsey in 1529, from The National

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King Henry VIII of England dismisses Cardinal Wolsey in 1529, from The National

KW322666 King Henry VIII of England dismisses Cardinal Wolsey in 1529, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547); Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c.1475-1530); English statesman and prelate; Chancellor to Henry VIII; when he failed to secure the Papal annulment of Henrys first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, he was dismissed from office, and charged with treason the following year; he died on his way to London; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

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Back View Bowing Clerical Robes Courtiers Dismissed Papal Legate Sacked Tudor Court

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in history as King Henry VIII of England dismisses Cardinal Wolsey in 1529. The image captures the tension and power dynamics within the Tudor court, with King Henry positioned prominently while Cardinal Wolsey bows before him, clad in his clerical robes. The scene depicted here is from "The National and Domestic History of England" by William Hickman Smith Aubrey, published in London around 1890. This lithograph showcases the mastery of the English School from the 19th century and now resides in a private collection. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was an influential English statesman and prelate who served as Chancellor to King Henry VIII. However, when he failed to secure the Papal annulment for Henry's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, he faced dire consequences. Dismissed from office by the king himself, Wolsey was later charged with treason. This poignant image freezes a crucial moment that ultimately led to Cardinal Wolsey's downfall. It serves as a reminder of how political ambitions clashed with religious authority during this tumultuous period in history. As we gaze upon this photograph print today, we are transported back to Tudor England—a time filled with intrigue, power struggles, and shifting alliances. It allows us to reflect on the complex nature of politics and religion intertwining throughout centuries past.

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