Question

The above painting is of King Henry VIII. Which artist painted this portrait? List three interesting facts you notice

Answer 1

This is the Portrait of King Henry VIII but it seems it is one of the replications. The original artist is Hans Holbein the Younger but his piece was destroyed in 1698 during the fire that spread in Whitehall Palace.

This piece is like a work of propaganda for the king. Take notice:
1.) His features are very symmetrical and align with some ideals of beauty and authority back then (paler skin, watchful intense gazes, smaller lips).
2.) Color schema: royal, deep colors. Wealth, power, and fine taste like these colors and fabrics indicate a luxurious and refined lifestyle fit for a king.
3.) His pose is so fit for a ruler as it depicts confidence and self assured nature. This may help play in his favor as depicting him in a positive light to the common folk by showing him as a symbol of stability and reliability.