The Wife of a Court Servant of King Henry VIII

The Wife of a Court Servant of King Henry VIII

Artwork Type: Painting

Artwork Description: The artwork is a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, titled "The Wife of a Court Servant of King Henry VIII". It was created in 1534. The painting is a portrait of a young woman, who is depicted with a serene expression on her face. She is wearing a white headdress and a dark dress with a white collar. The painting is a fine example of Holbein's skill as a portrait painter, and it is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of Tudor England. The painting is currently housed in the Schloss Ambras Innsbruck.

Artwork Date: 1534

Institution Name: Kunsthistorisches Museum

Artwork Size: The image metadata does not provide the size of the artwork.

Author Name: Hans Holbein the Younger

Description: Set against a deep teal background, the painting depicts the bust of a young woman, her body slightly turned to the left as she gazes out at the viewer. Her fair skin and rosy cheeks are illuminated by soft light. She wears a simple white gable hood, its voluminous form framing her face and a white partlet beneath a dark dress, likely brown or black, with a thin gold trim visible at the neckline. The inscription "ETATIS SVE. 28. ANNO. 1534." curves along the teal background, indicating her age and the year of the portrait's creation. The circular format and the woman's attire are characteristic of portrait miniatures popular during the Tudor period.