King Henry VIII At Hampton Court Palace Revealed!

In this episode, we'll be visiting Portrait of a Man in Red from the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace in England. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King.
Portrait of a Man in Red is a painting by an unknown painter in the style of Hans Holbein the Younger. It's estimated to be dated around 1530 and 1550 and to depict Henry VIII of England. We do have the information submitted when this was acquired by the Royal Collection on the 20th August 1662; "object stated in reference as: Acquired by Charles II in 1660 from William Frizell at Breda (List I no 21) as Holbein of Henry VIII when young; recorded in the Queen's Gallery at Hampton Court in 1666 (no 24)". Hampton Court Palace was one of Henry's favourites.
What are your thoughts on Portrait of a Man in Red from the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace? I love to hear your thoughts and views - so please comment and share your perspective below!
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[@csmatthew]

very cool, I love the shirt with the print motif, looks like the Flemish paper which is typically applied to harpsichords

[@ArtCultureTravel]

Thanks for your comment and great insight too!

[@mollyjonesreacts]

I’m baffled about the proportions around the midsection - something is wrong in the proportions. Look closely. Is not that odd?
🤔 a picture Henry VIII commissioned while he was still only the younger brother rather than the heir to the throne. Just a thought as the face seems so young while the dress is so flamboyant that it seems to stem from someone showing off because he absolutely HAS to.

[@ArtCultureTravel]

Exactly! Something is up for sure... even the Royal Collection's reciept is unclear about exact attribution and who exactly painted this and all the details, yes! It's almost certainly Flemish though... but a lot of mystery here! Thanks for your comment!

[@Dominic-mm6yf]

Looks like Henry without a beard.

[@ArtCultureTravel]

Does indeed! Thanks for your comment!