How Hans Holbein "Created" Henry VIII with Franny Moyle (ep 175)

British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

29-11-2023 • 42 mins

The Tudors are one of the most well-known of the English royal dynasties for several reasons: the larger than life characters, the multiple marriages and Virgin Queen, and the extraordinary portraits. When Hans Holbein the Younger became Henry VIII's painter, he helped create an image of the king that has shaped our understanding of the Tudors. Franny Moyle joins us to share her research into how Holbein helped create the legacy of Henry VIII.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword

Franny Moyle
Frannymoyle.com
The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein
(Can buy dedicated copy of the UK hardback, which has the best images, on her website)
@frannymoyle

Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
Music: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast License

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