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1 de mai. de 2021 · Art historian Franny Moyle has amassed evidence to show that this is the face of the noblewoman whom the king married in 1540 to form a political alliance.
- Dalya Alberge
19 de mar. de 2024 · For the first time in nearly 400 years, the public can see Anne of Cleves as Henry VIII first saw her: resplendent in red velvet against a brilliant blue backdrop, her hazel eyes framed by a...
- Meilan Solly
4 de abr. de 2024 · In fact, Henry's ambassador in Cleves wrote that Holbein had 'expressed [Anne's] image very lively' — suggesting his portrait had a pleasing likeness to the real woman. Henry and Cromwell also used cruel and graphic descriptions of Anne’s body to explain why their marriage was unconsummated.
- Queen Consort of England
- Henry VIII
THE REAL FACE OF ANNE OF CLEVES. These are the only confirmed likenesses of Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Kleve in her native German. There is one other portrait that perhaps deserves a place here, which you can read about here. Anna von Kleve, likely by Barthel Bruyn or from his workshop. c.
Anne of Cleves (German: Anna von Kleve; 1515 – 16 July 1557) was Queen of England from 6 January to 12 July 1540 as the fourth wife of King Henry VIII. Not much is known about Anne before 1527, when she became betrothed to Francis, Duke of Bar, son and heir of Antoine, Duke of Lorraine, although their marriage did not proceed.
- 3 August 1557, Westminster Abbey
- La Marck
20 de mar. de 2024 · The Louvre Museum in Paris has just announced a successful restoration of Hans Holbein’s portrait of Anne of Cleves — the painting rumored to have persuaded King Henry VIII of England to marry the young woman.
Anne of Cleves. (1515-1557), Fourth Queen of Henry VIII. Sitter associated with 14 portraits. Outliving all of Henry VIII's wives, Anne of Cleves was the Queen of England for a brief six months, while married to the King. The wedding was encouraged by Thomas Cromwell and the House of Cleves, both seeking a strong alliance in Europe.
