The Reflected Self: Portrait Miniatures, 1540-1850: A touching look at the lock-screen photo’s origins
In the mid-16th century, members of Henry VIII’s court began to commission artists to paint something more personal and portable: tiny portraits, which could be given to a friend or lover.
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How an art historian spotted a long-lost King Henry VIII portrait while scrolling on social media
A long-lost famous portrait of King Henry VIII has been rediscovered after an art historian spotted it in the background of a photo posted on social media. The painting was originally part of a ...
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Who was Henry VIII?
Henry VIII was a Tudor king who ruled England from ... Cromwell was beheaded in 1540, having been declared a traitor. The list of charges brought against Cromwell was long and mostly focused ...