Portrait of Henry VIII

The Portrait of Henry VIII is a renowned work by Hans Holbein the Younger, showcasing the king in commanding regal attire. Crafted around 1536–1537, it was part of a Panel series originally displayed in the Whitehall Mural, illustrating the Tudor dynasty. This particular Oil painting is among the most iconic images of Henry VIII and exemplifies the detailed realism characteristic of the Northern renaissance. Although the original has been lost to a fire, numerous copies preserve its legacy, making it one of the most famous Portraits of any British monarch.