The Tudor court, particularly under Henry VIII and later Elizabeth I, was a center of immense cultural and artistic patronage. Art was not merely decorative; it was a powerful tool of propaganda, used to project an image of power, legitimacy, and divine right. Hans Holbein the Younger's arrival in England marked a high point in the court's artistic life. His realistic and commanding portraits defined the visual identity of the Tudor dynasty.
Beyond portraiture, the court commissioned tapestries, illuminated manuscripts, and intricate metalwork. These objects were designed to impress foreign visitors and assert the wealth and stability of the English monarchy during a period of significant religious and political turmoil.
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