Who painted Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI?

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI was painted by Unknown in 1597.

Where can I see Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI?

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI?

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI

Unknown , 1597

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI is an oil painting by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This oil on panel painting, created in 1597, depicts three successive English monarchs.

Accession no.: 87763
Credit line: Gift of Kate S. Buckingham

About this work

Overview

This oil on panel painting, created in 1597, depicts three successive English monarchs. It is now held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI in a formal setting, a common convention for royal portraits of the time, used to convey the power and wealth of the rulers.

Technique & Style

The artist employed the technique of glazing to achieve the colors and depth in the painting, a method that was characteristic of oil painting during this period.