Holbein's Portrait of Henry VIII

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_movement Renaissance art
gptkbp:art_style Detailed realism
Formal portraiture
gptkbp:artistic_contribution Contributed to the genre of royal portraiture
gptkbp:artistic_influence Influenced later portrait artists
Valued for its historical and artistic significance
High artistic merit and craftsmanship
Influenced future royal portraits.
gptkbp:artistic_innovation Innovative use of color and light
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Considered a masterpiece of portraiture
gptkbp:artistic_technique gptkb:Realism
Use of chiaroscuro
Layering of paint
gptkbp:artistic_vision Recognized as a significant work in art history
gptkbp:collection gptkb:The_National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:color_palette Vibrant and contrasting colors
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Hans_Holbein_the_Younger
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced perceptions of Henry VIII
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in literature and media
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of English monarchy
Represents the power of the monarchy
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Henry_VIII_of_England
gptkbp:dimensions Portrait size 82.5 x 66 cm
gptkbp:exhibition_history Displayed in various exhibitions since 19th century
gptkbp:exhibition_location gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:famous_for Its striking representation of Henry VIII
gptkbp:historical_context Commissioned by Henry VIII
Reflects the politics of the Tudor period
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Henry_VIII
gptkbp:historical_significance Documenting the appearance of Henry VIII
Important for understanding Tudor history
Key work in the study of Tudor art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Holbein's Portrait of Henry VIII
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Tudor_art
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Italian_Renaissance_art
Courtly traditions of portraiture
gptkbp:inspired_by Royal portraiture tradition
gptkbp:location gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:notable_features Rich colors and detailed textures
gptkbp:related_works Other portraits of Henry VIII
gptkbp:reproduction Numerous reproductions exist
gptkbp:significance Representation of Tudor monarchy
gptkbp:style gptkb:Northern_Renaissance
gptkbp:subject Royal portrait
gptkbp:symbolism Represents power and authority
gptkbp:technique gptkb:oil_painting
gptkbp:visitors Often studied for its composition and detail
gptkbp:year_created 1536
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_VIII
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4