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Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait back on display at the National Portrait Gallery

Posted on 10th July 2024 by Tamise

The ‘Lady Jayne/Streatham’ portrait is back on display in the Tudor Gallery at the National Portrait Gallery. A look at how the Streatham portrait has been displayed over the years

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Six Lives – Katherine Parr

Posted on 28th June 2024 by Tamise

Katherine Parr attributed to Master John circa 1545 II Petrarca con I’espositionne d’Alessandro Vellutello (Petrach, with a commentary by Alessandro Vellutello) Book, binding of purple velvet with applique and embroidery, 1544 Katherine Parr Attributed to Master John circa 1547 ‘Katherine … Continue reading →

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Six Lives – Katherine Howard

Posted on 28th June 2024 by Tamise

Probably Katherine Howard Hans Holbein circa 1540 The Buccleuch Collection Letter from Katherine Howard to Thomas Culpeper 1541 ‘This letter was collected in evidence against Katherine and her lady-in-waiting Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. It testified to Katherine’s relationship with the … Continue reading →

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Six Lives – Anne of Cleeves

Posted on 25th June 2024 by Tamise

Anne of Cleeves Portrait miniature of Anne of Cleeves Hans Holbein 1539 Nullification of Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleeves 9 July 1540 ‘This is the formal record of nullification, signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.’

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Six Lives – Jane Seymour

Posted on 25th June 2024 by Tamise

Jane Seymour Workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger mid 16th century Letter from Jane Seymour to Thomas Cromwell announcing the birth of Prince Edward The Great Bible, 1539 Pendant ‘This piece is similar to he diamond and ruby pendant in … Continue reading →

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