King Edward VI

Sitterback to top

• King Edward VI (1537-1553), Reigned 1547-53. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.

Artistback to top

• William Scrots (active 1537-1553). Artist associated with 6 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Technical analysis has revealed that the pigments have faded considerably over time. The background would originally have been a brilliant blue and Edward's cloak a dark red.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Cooper, Tarnya; Fraser, Antonia (foreword), A Guide to Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 2012, p. 12
• Cooper, Tarnya; Fraser, Antonia (foreword), A Guide to Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 2012, p. 32
• MacLeod, Catherine, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery Collection at Montacute House, 1999, p. 13
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 195
• Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 90

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Painting the Boy King: New Research on Portraits of Edward VI (24 May 2008 - 7 December 2008)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Flowers and plants
• Hats and head-attire
• In profile
• Jewellery
• Montacute House