Henry VII and the Family of Henry VIII in Whitehall Palace

George Vertue after Hans Holbein the Younger

Associated Names
George Vertue

Artist, British, 1684 - 1756

Hans Holbein the Younger

Artist After, German, 1497/1498 - 1543

The image shows four individuals standing around a large sculpted pedestal inscribed with text. On the left, a man stands confidently with one arm akimbo and the other resting on his hip, wearing elaborate regal clothing and a crown. The second figure, a tall man standing behind the pedestal, wears a long robe with a cap. The two women on the right are dressed elegantly in detailed gowns. The background is adorned with architectural elements, including columns, arches, and panels with sculpted cherubs. A small dog is seen at the bottom right, beside the woman in the foreground.

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Q65225401

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