King Henry VIII (1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47
Sitter associated with 90 portraits
Henry VIII succeeded his father Henry VII in 1509. He is well known for his six marriages and for ordering the dissolution of religious houses which took place between 1535 and 1539. Aided by his ministers, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, his reign was characterised by ambition abroad and ruthlessness at home. His quest for a male heir and a divorce from his first wife Catherine of Aragon led to his establishing himself as head of the Church in England in place of the Pope in 1535.
by John Faber Jr, after Hans Holbein the Younger
mezzotint, early 18th century
NPG D24140
by John Faber Sr, after Hans Holbein the Younger
mezzotint, early 18th century
NPG D24142
by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, early 18th century
NPG D24143
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24151
after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24155
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24162
'PROGNOSTICATION FAITE A ROME A UN AMBASSADEUR DU ROY D'ANGLETEREE, HENRY VII'
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D24166
Two scenes depicting the State Opening of Parliament in the Reign of Henry VIII (fictional)
by Joseph Sympson (Simpson)
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24168
King Henry VIII bringing to Court Anna Boleyn, who was afterwards his Royal Consort.
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24176
by Henry Hulsbergh (Hulsberg)
line engraving, probably early 18th century
NPG D9459
by Gerard Valck, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, 1707
NPG D24163
by John Faber Sr, after Hans Holbein the Younger
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D9258
by John Faber Sr, after Hans Holbein the Younger
mezzotint, 1714
NPG D24141
The Sovereigns of England, part 2
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D34142
King Henry VIII; Thomas Cranmer
by Philip Simms
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D9464
by Johann David Schleuen
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D24147
by James Hulett, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D24148
by John Goldar
line engraving, possibly mid to late 18th century
NPG D24933
by George Vertue, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1736
NPG D24930
by George Vertue, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1736
NPG D32703
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