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Henry VIII

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, facing slightly to the left with a direct gaze. He has a full beard and mustache, a prominent nose, slightly furrowed brows, and short hair peeking out from underneath a jeweled and feathered hat. He is dressed in regal attire, including a fur-lined cloak, embroidered garment, and heavy chains. He holds a scepter in his right hand and wears various jewelry. The background is a finely etched texture.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9785 × 12226 px
Public Domain
Yes
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