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King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509
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King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509
6337267 King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509. He is dressed in anachronistic Victorian outfit of top hat, coat, chain breeches and boots. Catherine wears a veil and dress with long train held by pages. King Henry VIII and his queen Out a-Maying. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Gilbert Abbott A Becketts Comic History of England, Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1880.); © Florilegius
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King Henry VIII of England and his first queen, Catherine of Aragon, celebrate May Day in this comical illustration from circa 1509. The king is depicted wearing an anachronistic Victorian outfit consisting of a top hat, coat, chain breeches, and boots, while Catherine dons a veil and a dress with a long train held by pages. This whimsical portrayal captures the essence of their festive outing. The handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech was created as part of Gilbert Abbott A Beckett's Comic History of England in 1880. It showcases the caricatured version of King Henry VIII and his queen engaging in the traditional May Day festivities known as 'Out a-Maying. ' Despite its historical inaccuracies and humorous elements, the image offers insight into the couple's relationship during that period. May Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm during Tudor times as it marked the arrival of spring. The occasion provided an opportunity for people to come together to rejoice and indulge in various activities such as dancing around maypoles and crowning a May Queen. This delightful print not only highlights the merriment associated with May Day but also serves as a reminder of King Henry VIII's eventful reign characterized by political intrigue, religious upheaval, and his infamous quest for marital annulments.
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