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KING HENRY VIII at the end of his life
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 5.8cm x 7.6cm (2.3" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative portrait captures King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) in the twilight of his reign and life. Painted by the Flemish master Hans Holbein the Younger, a contemporary of Henry's court, the portrait is believed to have been completed in 1545, just two years before the king's death. Henry VIII is depicted in a somber and introspective mood, his once-imposing figure now showing the signs of age and the weight of the burdens of state. His once-radiant complexion is now lined with the marks of time, and his eyes, once bright and full of life, are now clouded with the weariness of a monarch who has ruled for over three decades. The king is shown wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter, a symbol of his position as monarch and his membership in the most prestigious order of chivalry in the realm. The elaborate collar of the order is adorned with precious stones, a reminder of Henry's wealth and power. The background of the portrait is simple, with a plain, dark curtain serving as the only backdrop. This focus on the king himself underscores the significance of the moment: this is a portrait of a man at the end of his reign and life, reflecting on his past accomplishments and contemplating his legacy. Henry VIII was a complex and controversial figure in English history. He is best known for his six marriages and his role in the English Reformation, but he was also a skilled politician and military leader who expanded the power of the English monarchy and left a lasting impact on the country. This portrait offers a glimpse into the man behind the myth, capturing the essence of a king at the end of his reign and the beginning of a new era in English history.
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