Portrait of Catherine Howard

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"Portrait of Catherine Howard" is a presumed work by Hans Holbein the Younger, a German artist and printmaker who became one of the most sought-after portraitists in England during the reign of Henry VIII. While there is no definitive portrait of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, that is universally acknowledged to be by Holbein, several portraits have been suggested as possible likenesses of her. However, the attribution and identification of these works remain speculative and contentious among art historians.

Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497–1543) was renowned for his ability to capture the likenesses and personalities of his sitters with remarkable precision. His portraits of the Tudor court are some of the most iconic images of the era, and they have played a crucial role in shaping the historical perception of its key figures. Holbein became the King's Painter to Henry VIII in 1536, and during his tenure, he created portraits of the king and many of his queens and courtiers.

Catherine Howard (c. 1523–1542) was queen consort of England from 1540 until 1541 when she was executed on charges of adultery. As a prominent figure at court, it would have been customary for her to have her portrait painted. However, no surviving portrait is explicitly identified as Catherine Howard by Holbein's hand with undisputed provenance. The lack of a securely identified portrait of Catherine Howard by Holbein may be due to the queen's swift downfall and the subsequent desire to distance her image from the court.

The most commonly associated image with Catherine Howard is a portrait of an unknown woman in the Royal Collection, sometimes referred to as the "Hever Castle Portrait," after its one-time location. This painting, along with a few others, has been suggested as a possible likeness of Catherine Howard, but none of these attributions can be confirmed with certainty. The absence of a definitive portrait adds to the enigmatic legacy of Catherine Howard and the elusive nature of her representation in Tudor portraiture.

In the absence of concrete evidence, the "Portrait of Catherine Howard" by Hans Holbein the Younger remains a topic of conjecture and art historical investigation. Any portrait that might be identified as Catherine Howard would be of significant historical interest, offering insights into her appearance and the visual culture of the Tudor court. However, until new evidence comes to light, the true likeness of Catherine Howard by Holbein continues to elude definitive identification.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

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