{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-tudor-portraits-unveiling-the-masterpieces-of-holbein-the-horenbouts-hilliard-and-others-paperback","title":"Secrets of the Tudor Portraits: Unveiling the Masterpieces of Holbein, the Horenbouts, Hilliard, and Others - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSylvia Barbara Soberton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the dazzling world of Tudor England, where art and power intertwine. In \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Tudor Portraits\u003c\/em\u003e, Sylvia Barbara Soberton uncovers the hidden stories behind some of the most iconic images of the Tudor period. \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the commanding presence of Henry VIII in Hans Holbein's Whitehall Mural to Elizabeth I's carefully crafted image as the Virgin Queen, these portraits are more than mere likenesses-they are coded messages, political propaganda and deeply personal reflections of their sitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book delves into the lives of the courtiers and artists who depicted them. Who were the true masterminds behind these masterpieces? What symbols and secrets lie hidden in plain sight? And how do these portraits continue to shape our understanding of the Tudor dynasty?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind answers to the following questions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is truly depicted in Michel Sittow's Vienna portrait-Katherine of Aragon or Mary Tudor?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat became of Hans Holbein's famous Whitehall Mural?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat can a now-lost portrait of Mary Tudor, Dowager Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk, reveal about her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is Katherine of Aragon portrayed with a deformed jaw in some medals?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do we know about the Horenbout family, the artists who introduced miniature painting to England?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs the iconic portrait of Anne Boleyn based on a lost original? What became of her famous \"B\" necklace?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho was \"Lady Parker\" in Holbein's sketch?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes the \"Lady Bergavenny\" portrait actually depict Anne Boleyn?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy did Jane Seymour choose St. Mary Magdalene as her patron saint?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do Anne of Cleves's surviving portraits truly reveal about her appearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould portraits serve as evidence in treason trials?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did the Tudor monarchs use portraiture to shape their public image?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat evidence suggests that Elizabeth I's locket ring contains an image of Anne Boleyn?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese and many other questions are answered in Secrets of the Tudor Portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or someone intrigued by the interplay of power and image, Secrets of the Tudor Portraits offers a captivating journey into a world where every brushstroke tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44490255696007,"sku":"9798310248229","price":18.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/Y_XYc5VQ_-9798310248229.webp?v=1776394222","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/secrets-of-the-tudor-portraits-unveiling-the-masterpieces-of-holbein-the-horenbouts-hilliard-and-others-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}