The Courtship of Anne Boleyn

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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