3 OF 11 
Catherine of Aragon
3 of 11 portraits of Catherine of Aragon
Private collection; photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London
Catherine of Aragon
attributed to Lucas Horenbout (or Hornebolte)
watercolour on vellum, circa 1525-1526
1 1/2 in. (39 mm) diameter
Lent by an anonymous lender, 2009
Primary Collection
NPG L244
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- Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), First Queen of Henry VIII. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
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This miniature is executed in watercolour on vellum mounted onto a piece cut from a playing card. The playing card is of a queen, although it is unclear from which suit.
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- Henry and Catherine Reunited
Until 1 September
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