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Henrici VIII Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Rex (King Henry VIII)

Francis Delaram

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper body of a man facing forward. He has a rounded face with a short beard and mustache. He is wearing a decorated cap, a heavily ornamented coat with large shoulder pads, and intricate garments with pearls or gems. The man is adorned with a chain around his neck, holding a scepter in his right hand and an orb in his left. The background features engraving with Latin text and a description identifying him as King Henry VIII of England, with coats of arms above him.

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Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7987 × 12785 px
Public Domain
Yes
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