The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey 1475-1530

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"The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey" is a painting by the Scottish artist John Pettie, completed in 1875. The artwork captures a pivotal moment in the life of Thomas Wolsey, the influential Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Wolsey's fall from grace, which is the subject of Pettie's painting, was precipitated by his failure to secure the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which ultimately led to the King's break with the Catholic Church and the beginning of the English Reformation.

John Pettie, born in 1839 and a member of the Royal Academy, was known for his historical and genre paintings, often imbued with dramatic intensity and a vivid portrayal of character. "The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey" is emblematic of Pettie's style, with its rich color palette, attention to period detail, and the emotional expression of its central figure. The painting depicts Wolsey in a moment of introspection and defeat, reflecting the gravity of his situation and the loss of his power and influence.

The artwork is significant not only for its artistic merits but also for its historical representation, as it provides a visual narrative of a key event in Tudor history. "The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey" has been the subject of analysis and interpretation by art historians and scholars, who have examined its historical accuracy, symbolism, and the techniques employed by Pettie to convey the cardinal's downfall.

As of the knowledge cutoff date, the painting is part of a private collection or a museum's holdings, and it has been exhibited and studied in the context of both Pettie's body of work and the broader genre of historical painting in the 19th century. The painting continues to be of interest to those studying the Tudor period, the history of English art, and the narrative power of historical representation in painting.

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