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Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VI

Hans Holbein the Younger

1538

oil

panel

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VI is a 1538 oil by Hans Holbein the Younger, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Hans Holbein the Younger
When & what style?: 1538 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young boy dressed in fancy Renaissance clothes. He wears a red hat with a white feather and a red and gold robe. The boy's right hand is raised, and his left hand rests on a table. The boy's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. His clothes are intricately detailed, with gold patterns on the sleeves and a white ruffle around his neck. The background is a plain blue wall. The boy's outfit and serious expression suggest that he is a member of a royal family. You can learn more about this style of painting by exploring the work of artist Hans Holbein the Younger.