Anne of Cleves
A Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger
About the Portrait
This is a thumbnail of the iconic portrait of Anne of Cleves, painted by Hans Holbein the Younger around 1539-1540. Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England.
Holbein's meticulous detail captures Anne's fashion, her dignified bearing, and the subtle nuances of her expression. The portrait is renowned for its realism and its significant historical context, having been painted as part of the marriage negotiations.
Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Date: c. 1539–1540
Medium: Oil on oak panel
Current Location: National Gallery, London