The Courtship of Anne Boleyn

Item

Title
The Courtship of Anne Boleyn
Rights
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC. Public Domain.
Creator
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868)
Date
1846 C.E
Description
Anne Boleyn, who was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine, is shown standing behind her in a crowded court room. Next to Anne stands King Henry VIII instead of next to his wife. He is depicted as whispering something in Anne’s ear whilst holding her hand. The painting shows the people of the court looking at Anne and Henry with distaste. The Queen is shown with her head bowed as she greets people into court.
Format
Painting. Oil on canvas. 28 1⁄2 x 40 1⁄8 in.
Publisher
Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Contributor
Savannah Jones
Identifier
Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1980.28
Subject
Courting; affair; Queen Catherine; Anne Boleyn; Ann Boleyn; Nan Bullen; Anne Bullen; Ann Bullen; King Henry VIII; court life; royal court; castle; monarchy
Source
Jpg file. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 11/07/2021

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