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Edward VI (1537–1553), When Duke of Cornwall

Hans Holbein the Younger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A young boy with short light brown hair is shown in profile facing left. He wears a black hat decorated with gold, white pearls, and white feathers. A white fur coat with dark spots covers his black clothing. A red garment and a white collar are visible underneath. The background is blue. The image is circular and presented on a black background. Two lines of gold text appear on either side of the boy's head.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1545; reworked 1547 or later
Medium
Oil and gold on oak
Dimensions
599 × 590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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