Anne of Cleves
(1515-1557), Fourth Queen of Henry VIIISitter associated with 14 portraits
Outliving all of Henry VIII's wives, Anne of Cleves was the Queen of England for a brief six months, while married to the King. The wedding was encouraged by Thomas Cromwell and the House of Cleves, both seeking a strong alliance in Europe. Hans Holbein the Younger was sent to paint portraits of Anne and her sister for Henry's consideration, who came to consider the likeness poor and complain that she was plain and uneducated. Despite his resistance, the marriage went ahead on January 6 1540, but was annulled on the grounds that it was unconsummated in July of the same year. Anne received Hever House in the settlement and remained on good terms with Henry, often being referred to as the King's beloved sister.
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'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1648
NPG D11254
by F. Patton, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24187
by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, after Adriaen van der Werff, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1707
NPG D10541
by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, after Adriaen van der Werff, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1707
NPG D10542
by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, after Adriaen van der Werff, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1707
NPG D10543
by John June
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D24172
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1739
NPG D24188
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1739
NPG D9087
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1739
NPG D42237
by T. Woodman, by Henry Mutlow, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1 August 1784
NPG D10544
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by John Chamberlaine, after Hans Holbein the Younger
stipple engraving printed in colours, published 3 June 1796
NPG D19386
'King Henry VIII and his Six Wives'
designed by William K. Harper, manufactured by Doulton & Co Ltd
coloured and glazed earthenware, 1990
NPG D48093
printed by Harrison & Sons Ltd, issued by The Post Office, after Hans Holbein the Younger
sheet of six colour photogravure postage stamps, issued 21 January 1997
NPG D49645
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