Question

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

Answer 1

King Henry VIII takes up the majority of the canvas in order to display his power and importance;

His expensive and heavy clothes indicate his wealth;

the artists exaggerated his proportions in order to show his commanding presence and superiority; his facial expression is serious.

Answer 2

King Henry VIII takes up the majority of the canvas in order to display his power and importance;

His expensive and heavy clothes indicate his wealth;

the artists exaggerated his proportions in order to show his commanding presence and superiority; his facial expression is serious.