I couldn't remember the details of the original so I had a quick google
and found it on this page
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/henry8face3.htm - unknown artist,
copyright Christie's images.
It is definitely less decorated than most versions (there are LOTS of
copies of this portrait!) and the doublet seems a different shape -
there's no belt or shaping at the waist, in fact it's really unclear
what happens below his hands, and the big double edging up the front
looks a bit odd. It makes me wonder if this is actually a late copy by
someone who didn't really understand the clothing of the time? And
compared to all the others, that silk looks more rich merchant than
kingly, to my eye. But you could always take that as inspiration, and
use the other versions for the shape.
Jean
On 11/03/2011 02:06, Elizabeth Walpole wrote:
Hi everyone,
I was looking at portraits of Henry VIII today and found this portrait I
hadn't seen before
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60861613@N00/3711035063/sizes/o/in/set-72157617185980487/
It looks to be a copy of the famous Holbein portrait but with very little
decoration (as my embroidery skills are not up to much it seems much more
feasible)
So, my question is does anybody know of a larger version of this image or
more details (e.g. artist or collection) so I can narrow my search.
Thanks
Elizabeth
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