King Henry VIII

Sitterback to top

• King Henry VIII (1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47. Sitter associated with 90 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Cornelis Metsys (Massys) (1508 or 1510-after 1580). Artist associated with 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This print was first produced in 1544 and again the year after Henry's death. The full frontal pose probably derives in part from Hans Holbein's portrait of Henry, first painted 1536 -7.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Henry VIII Remembered (20 December 2008 - 12 July 2009)
• Making History: Printed Portraiture in Tudor and Stuart Britain (7 July 2007 - 9 December 2007)

Portrait setback to top

• Fleming Collection: Fleming's Granger (volume 1)