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Henry VIII
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Bas-relief in gas coal, with its corresponding leather box with a loose lid, green with gilded leaf motif. Bust facing left. Henry VIII is bearded and wears a flat hat, decorated with rosettes and jewels on the rim and top with ostrich feathers. Over the tabard with fur collar, open, and over the jacket worn underneath, a heavy chain with jewels and a chain with H-links, from which a medallion hangs. Around the neck a pipe collar.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHenry VIII. c. 1755. Robert Town. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.