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Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, c1534, (1902)
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Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, c1534, (1902)
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, c1534, (1902). Portrait of Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset (1519-1536) illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and his young mistress, Elizabeth Blount. FitzRoy was the only one of his illegitimate children that Henry acknowledged. He died of consumption. Illustration, after a miniature in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, from Henry VIII, by A F Pollard, published by Goupil and Co, (London, New York, Paris, Edinburgh, 1902)
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This print showcases the enigmatic figure of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, in all his Tudor glory. Painted by Lucas Horenbout, this portrait captures the essence of a young man caught between two worlds - illegitimate yet acknowledged by his father, King Henry VIII. Henry Fitzroy's story is one of both privilege and tragedy. As the only recognized illegitimate child of Henry VIII, he held great potential as a possible heir to the throne. However, fate had other plans for him. Afflicted with consumption (tuberculosis), a disease that plagued many during the 16th century, Fitzroy's life was cut short at just seventeen years old. In this monochrome masterpiece from 1902, we are transported back to an era where royalty and power were intertwined with uncertainty and fragility. The intricate details captured by Horenbout bring out Fitzroy's youthful features while hinting at the weight he carried as part of England's royal lineage. This print serves as a poignant reminder not only of Fitzroy's brief existence but also reflects upon the complexities surrounding illegitimacy within Tudor society. It invites us to ponder how different history might have been if circumstances had allowed him to fulfill his potential. As we gaze upon this timeless image, we are reminded that even in our own lives today, there can be hidden stories waiting to be discovered beneath layers of forgotten time.
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