Artwork
Betrothal portrait of Anne of Cleves
Betrothal portrait of Anne of Cleves is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It dates from 1539 and is held in the collection of the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
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Overview
The Betrothal Portrait of Anne of Cleves is a 1539 oil painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, a prominent portraitist of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Anne of Cleves, dressed in a richly adorned red and gold gown, with her hands clasped and wearing jewelry including a large cross necklace, signifying her status and the occasion of her betrothal.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Holbein's attention to detail, particularly in rendering the textures of Anne's clothing and jewelry against a solid blue background, blending Northern Renaissance traditions with emerging styles.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now held in the Louvre Museum's collection, having been created for the purpose of betrothal negotiations between Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII of England.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Holbein the Younger (UK: HOL-byne, US: HOHL-byne, HAWL-; German: Hans Holbein der Jüngere; c.
Museum
Department of Paintings of the Louvre
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