Who created "Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII"?

Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII was created by Robert White after Hans Holbein the Younger in published 1681.

When was "Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII" created?

This artwork was created published 1681.

What medium is "Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII"?

Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII is engraving.

Is "Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII" in the public domain?

Yes, Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII

Robert White after Hans Holbein the Younger

published 1681

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 24.7 × 15.8 cm (9 3/4 × 6 1/4 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1951.11.834

Art Historical Context

This striking engraving portrays Catherine of Aragon, the first of King Henry VIII of England, rendered by Robert White after an original portrait by the renowned Hans Holbein the Younger. in 1681, over a century after Holbein's death, it captures Catherine's dignified profile in exquisite detail, reflecting Holbein's mastery of Northern Renaissance portraiture. Known for his precise lines and psychological insight, Holbein served as court painter to Henry VIII, immortalizing the Tudor monarchs and their circle with unflinching realism. Catherine's life was central to one of history's most tu...

Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII

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