King Henry VIII
(1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47Sitter associated with 99 portraits
Henry VIII succeeded his father Henry VII to the throne in 1509. He is well known for his six marriages, and for ordering the dissolution of religious houses which took place between 1535-39. Aided by his ministers, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, his reign was characterised by ambition abroad and ruthlessness at home, firmly establishing the Tudor family as the ruling dynasty in England. His quest for a male heir and a divorce from his first wife Katherine of Aragon, led to his establishing himself as head of the Church in England in place of the Pope in 1535.
Explore the Staffordshire Potteries portrait of King Henry VIII from all angles | the portrait of King Henry VIII and his Six Wives from all angles
by Francis Delaram
line engraving, published 1618
NPG D9460
by Francis Delaram
line engraving, published 1618
NPG D9461
by Francis Delaram
line engraving, published 1618
NPG D9462
by Magdalena de Passe, or by Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1620
NPG D9451
by Magdalena de Passe, or by Willem de Passe
line engraving, published 1620
NPG D9455
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D9453
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D9454
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1628
NPG D9452
by Thomas Cecill
line engraving, published 1630
NPG D9456
by Thomas Cecill
line engraving, published 1630
NPG D9457
probably by William Faithorne
line engraving, circa 1640
NPG D22810
by Peter Isselburg (Yselburg, Eisselburg), after Cornelis Metsys (Massys)
line engraving, 1646
NPG D24927
by Peter Isselburg (Yselburg, Eisselburg), after Cornelis Metsys (Massys)
line engraving, 1646
NPG D9450
King Henry VIII and Thomas Cranmer
by Robert White
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D24146
possibly by Robert White, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D24149
probably by Gaspar Bouttats, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D33366
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably late 17th century
NPG D9449
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1672
NPG D22783
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1672
NPG D22784
King Henry VII; King Henry VIII; King Edward VI
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
NPG D34139
Related People
- Anne Boleyn (wife)
- Anne of Cleves (wife)
- Arthur, Prince of Wales (brother)
- Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (grandmother)
- Catherine Howard (wife)
- King Edward VI (son)
- Queen Elizabeth I (daughter)
- Elizabeth of York (mother)
- King Henry VII (father)
- Jane Seymour (wife)
- Katherine of Aragon (wife)
- Katherine Parr (wife)
- Margaret Tudor (sister)
- Queen Mary I (daughter)
- Mary Tudor (sister)
- Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset (son)
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