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Henry VIII (1491–1547), by Unknown, oil, 1537

Henry VIII (1491–1547)

Unknown

1537

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Henry VIII (1491–1547) is a 1537 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1537 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a prominent beard and mustache, wearing a black hat adorned with a white feather. His attire consists of a black jacket with fur trim and a red shirt featuring gold accents. The subject's right hand is visible, pointing downwards, while his left hand rests on a surface, possibly a table. The background of the painting is a muted green color.

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