Henry VIII

Henry VIII

Peter Isselburg

1646

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a hat and a fur-trimmed coat. He has a thick beard and is holding a small object in his hands. The background is a simple oval shape with text around the edges. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest a formal or official setting. The text around the edges of the oval appears to be a name and title, but it's not clear what they say. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

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