Hans Holbein the Younger: Painter to Henry VIII (Part 2)

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How did Hans Holbein survive the court of Henry VIII when so many around him were executed? What was his influence on how we see the Tudors? Join Alastair and James to find out how Holbein survived one of the most tumultuous periods in English history and emerge as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. Artworks in this episode include: Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of the Artist's Family, 1528-9, Kunstmuseum, Basel Hans Holbein the Younger, The Ambassadors, 1533, The National Gallery, London Remigius van Leemput, after Hans Holbein the Younger, Whitehall Mural, 1667, The Royal Collection Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Christina of Denmark, 1538, The National Gallery Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Anne of Clèves, 1539, Musée du Louvre, Paris To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Holbein's Portrait of Henry VIII 00:01:59 Recap: Holbein's First Journey to England 00:02:46 Return to Basel: The Reformation and Iconoclasm 00:05:44 Family Life and Departure for England 00:10:33 England in Crisis: Henry VIII and the Break from Rome 00:13:35 The Hanseatic Merchants 00:14:32 The Ambassadors: Holbein's Masterpiece 00:25:24 Becoming the King's Painter 00:27:21 The Whitehall Mural: Creating the Iconic Image of Henry VIII 00:34:23 The Pimp's Scout: Painting Potential Brides 00:37:31 Christina of Denmark 00:43:16 Anne of Cleves 00:45:06 Holbein's Genius 00:48:46 Death, Legacy, and the Double Family 00:52:34 Conclusion: The Power of Images