Henry VIII Revealed: Holbein's Portrait and Its LegacyHans Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII perished in fire in 1698, yet has remained the definitive image of the English monarch, through a number of derivations down to modern cinematic portrayals. Written to accompany an exhibition at the National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside (UK) and prompted by |
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Preface | 7 |
Copies after Holbeins Whitehall Mural | 35 |
Henry VIIIs Image after his Death | 52 |
Copyright | |
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