Portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, 1491–1547: P.13740-R

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Titles

Portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, 1491–1547
Birch's Heads

Maker(s)

Houbraken, Jacobus (Printmaker)
Knapton, John (Publisher)
After Holbein, Hans, the younger (Painter)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th century
Production date: AD 1750

Note

Two states (later one with artist and publisher's names) / Inscription around portrait: "HENRY VIII K. of ENGL. France & Ireland defender of ye faith / began his reign at 18 years of Age, lived 55 Y. Rnd 37Y 9M. died Ao.1546". / Inscription in lower margin: "Holben pinxit." and "Impensis J & P Knapton Londini 1750" and "J. Houbraken sculps. Amst.".

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13740-R
Primary reference Number: 205134
Lugt: 572
O'Donoghue: 13
Ver Huell (Houbraken): 83
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Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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