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Political Purposes of Art

Question 8 • TX-Art I A

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The above painting is of King Henry VIII. Which artist painted this portrait? List three interesting facts you notice about the painting.

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This portrait of Henry VIII was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. Henry wears an elaborate outfit covered with jewels and gold details. He stands in a commanding pose with his hands at his waist. The dark background is nearly empty, and an inscription gives the year 1540.

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