The Banquet of Henry VIII in York Place (Whitehall Palace)
Item
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Title
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The Banquet of Henry VIII in York Place (Whitehall Palace)
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Rights
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Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021
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Creator
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Stephanoff, James (1789-1874)
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Date
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1832 C.E
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Description
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The painting shows Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII being greeted at York Place, which later became Whitehall Palace. They are met by Cardinal Wolsey and his court. York Place was the Cardinal’s place of residence. In the painting, Henry can be seen holding Anne’s hand while her gaze is cast downwards. Everyone in the painting is looking at the royal couple. The Cardinal is wearing his official red robes and has a hand outstretched towards Henry and Anne.
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Format
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Painting. Watercolour. 54.5 x 70.0 cm
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Publisher
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Royal Collection Trust.
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Contributor
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Savannah Jones
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Identifier
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Royal Collection Trust. RCIN 452766
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Subject
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Anne Boleyn; Ann Boleyn; Nan Bullen; Anne Bullen; Ann Bullen; Henry VIII; Cardinal Wolsey; York Place; Whitehall Palace; court; courtiers; Tudors; king and queen
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Source
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Jpg file. Royal Collection Trust. 11/14/2021
https://www.rct.uk/collection/452766/the-banquet-of-henry-viii-in-york-place-whitehall-palace