Holbein Collection (page 9)

Oecolampadius, (1823). Creator: H Meyer
Oecolampadius, (1823). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Johannes Oecolampadius (1482-1531), one of the founders of Protestant theology. [L.B. Seeley, London, 1823]

Hans Holbein, mid-late 16th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Hans Holbein, mid-late 16th century, (1947).Portrait of German artist Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), court painter to King Henry VIII of England

Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Peter Lightfoot
Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554), prominent Tudor politician

Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English nobleman Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel (c1511-1580), a prominent figure at the courts of Edward VI

Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Edward Francis Finden
Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English nobleman Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435-1504)

Lord Denny, 1541, (early 19th century?). Creator: Unknown
Lord Denny, 1541, (early 19th century?). Portrait of English statesman Sir Anthony Denny (1501-1549). Denny was a prominent member of the Privy Chamber, a courtier

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Holl I
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, (mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex (c1485-1540), King Henry VIII of Englands chief minister

The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Creator: Kellerhoven
The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Henry Grace a Dieu (Henry Grace of God), also known as Great Harry, was an English carrack or great ship of the 16th century

Henry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. A satire on Hans Holbein the Youngers portrait of King Henry VIII, made in 1537. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Philipp Melanchthon, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Philipp Melanchthon, (1933). Portrait of German Lutheran reformer Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation

Katharina Howard, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Katharina Howard, (1933). Portrait of Catherine Howard (c1520-1542), fifth wife and Queen of Henry VIII of England. She is sometimes known by Henrys reference to her as the rose without a thorn

Hans Holbein der Jüngere, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Hans Holbein der Jü ngere, (1933). Self portrait of German artist Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), court painter to King Henry VIII of England. After a miniature by himself

Eduard VI, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Eduard VI, (1933). Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553) as a prince, before he came to the throne. Edward, the longed-for heir of Henry VIII

Erasmus Von Rotterdam, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Erasmus Von Rotterdam, (1933). Portrait of Dutch humanist and scholar Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536). A believer in the superiority of religious practices in earlier times

The Barber-Surgeons Picture, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Barber-Surgeons Picture, (c1872). Engraving after Henry VIII Presenting a Charter to the Barber Surgeons Company, painting by Holbein

Bishop Fisher, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Bishop Fisher, (1909). Saint John Fisher, English Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr (1469-1535), protested against King Henry VIIIs intention to divorce Catherine of Aragon

Erasmus, 1523, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Erasmus, 1523, (1909). Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Hans Holbein, 1909. The German artist Holbein (1497-1543) was court painter to King Henry VIII. He is known as one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century

George Gisze, 1532, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
George Gisze, 1532, (1909). Portrait of German merchant Georg Gisze. Painting housed in the Gema ldegalerie, Berlin. The German artist Holbein (1497-1543) was court painter to King Henry VIII

Sir Henry Wyatt, c1537, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Henry Wyatt, c1537, (1909). Portrait of Wyatt (c1460-1537), was a Privy Councillor and Treasurer of the Chamber of Henry VIII. Painting in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Jane Seymour, 1536-1537, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Jane Seymour, 1536-1537, (1909). Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, was queen for less than two years

The Ambassadors, 1533, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Ambassadors, 1533, (1909). Portrait of Jean de Dinteville (left), French Ambassador to England in 1533, and Georges de Selve, Bishop of Lavaur, who visited him in London

Sir Richard Southwell, 1536, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Richard Southwell, 1536, (1909). Southwell (c1502-1564) was an English Privy Councillor, and High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. Painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Portrait of a Man, 1541, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Man, 1541, (1909). Portrait of a 28-year-old man, painting in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. The German artist Holbein (1497-1543) was court painter to King Henry VIII

Thomas Wolsey, early 16th century, (1941). Wolsey (1475-1530) was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Edward VI, Henry and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Prince of Wales, (c1700)
Edward VI, Henry, Duke of Gloucester and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Prince of Wales, c1700

Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (1793). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (1793). King Edward VI is wearing a flat cap with a feather and a loose coat with fur collar over a tunic

Henry VIII granting the charter to the Barber Surgeons, 16th century, (1817)

King Henry VIII surrounded by kneeling figures, 1736. Artist: Bernard Baron
View of King Henry VIII surrounded by kneeling figures, 1736. The lower margin contains a key

Anne of Cleves, 1539, (1796). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Anne of Cleves, 1539, (1796). Portrait of Queen Anne of Cleves (1515-1557) who did not appeal to Henry VIII physically and became known unflatteringly as The Flanders Mare

Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, English Tudor diplomat and statesman, (1825). Artist: Sarah
Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, English Tudor diplomat and statesman, (1825). Boleyn (1477-1539) was the father of Anne Boleyn and therefore grandfather of Queen Elizabeth I

Thomas Godsalve and his Son Sir John, 1528. Found in the Collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 1530. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 1530. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Utopia by Thomas More, 1518. Artist: Holbein, Ambrosius (1494-ca. 1520)
Utopia by Thomas More, 1518. Private Collection

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, c. 1540. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, c.1540. Found in the collection of Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, Munich

Portrait of a Woman. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of a Woman. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Dormition of the Virgin. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Elder (1465-1524)
The Dormition of the Virgin. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Anne Boleyn. Artist: Holbein, Hans, (Circle of)
Anne Boleyn. Found in the collection of Royal Collection, London

Ship with Revelling Sailors, Lansquenets and a Sutleress. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Ship with Revelling Sailors, Lansquenets and a Sutleress. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Portrait of Simon George of Cornwall. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of Simon George of Cornwall. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. Artist: Holbein, Hans, (Circle of)
Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. Private Collection

The anamorphic skull. The Ambassadors (Detail), 1533. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

Edward VI as Prince of Wales, c1538. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward VI as Prince of Wales, c1538. Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England and Ireland. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The More Family, from the Sketch by Holbein at Basle Museum, 1527, (1903). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The More Family, from the Sketch by Holbein at Basle Museum, 1527, (1903). Sir Thomas More (1478- 1535), venerated by Roman Catholics as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher

Portrait of a Man, 1903. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Man, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Edward, Prince of Wales (Not by Holbein), c1550-1599, (1945)
Edward, Prince of Wales (Not by Holbein), c16th century (1945). After Hans Holbein the Younger ( c1497-1543). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle

A Gentleman: Unknown (Not by Holbein), c16th century (1945). After Hans Holbein the Younger ( c1497-1543). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle

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"Holbein: Capturing the Essence of Tudor England" Step into the world of Hans Holbein, a masterful artist who immortalized the iconic figures of Tudor England. With his brushstrokes and woodcuts, he brought to life the captivating portraits that still mesmerize us today. One such masterpiece is the "Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, 1540. " In this striking depiction, Holbein captures both the regal power and complex personality of one of history's most infamous monarchs. The meticulous attention to detail reveals every line on Henry's face, hinting at his tumultuous reign. Another notable work is "Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, " a portrait showcasing Holbein's ability to convey not only physical likeness but also inner character. Through skillful use of light and shadow, he brings out Cromwell's shrewdness and intelligence - traits that propelled him to great influence in King Henry VIII's court, not limited to capturing royalty alone; he also painted Anne Boleyn with an exquisite touch. In her portrait by Holbein, we see Anne as a woman full of grace and allure. Her enigmatic smile hints at her intriguing role in shaping English history. But it wasn't just portraits that defined Holbein's artistry; his woodcut series titled "Dance of Death" showcased his versatility as an artist. One particular woodcut called "Death and the Soldier" stands out for its haunting portrayal - reminding us all that death spares no one, regardless of rank or status. The grandeur continues with "The Ambassadors, " a painting where precision meets symbolism. Through meticulously rendered details like scientific instruments and globes, Holbein invites viewers into a world where intellect intertwines with power. Beyond his artistic achievements lies Whitehall itself - home to both political intrigue and architectural marvels.