King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII

A woman studies a portrait of King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein at the Tate Britain, Holbein In England exhibition on Tuesday in London, England. Hans Holbein (1497-1543) was the first great British artist, and is regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. He moved to England from Basel during an extremely turbulent time in English history when all around were losing their heads.
His arrival effectively brought the Renaissance in painting from continental Europe to Britain. This major exhibition, which includes numerous remarkable loans from around the world, concentrates on the work Holbein produced in England under the patronage of the Tudor court and for King Henry VIII.
Through an outstanding collection of paintings brought together from around the world, this exhibition documents the thrill of the court and life in Tudor England, reflecting the unsettled history and politics of the time.