The Banquet of Henry VIII in York Place (Whitehall Palace)

Item

Title
The Banquet of Henry VIII in York Place (Whitehall Palace)
Rights
Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021
Creator
Stephanoff, James (1789-1874)
Date
1832 C.E
Description
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.
Format
Painting. Watercolour. 54.5 x 70.0 cm
Publisher
Royal Collection Trust.
Contributor
Savannah Jones
Identifier
Royal Collection Trust. RCIN 452766
Subject
Anne Boleyn; Ann Boleyn; Nan Bullen; Anne Bullen; Ann Bullen; Henry VIII; Cardinal Wolsey; York Place; Whitehall Palace; court; courtiers; Tudors; king and queen
Source
Jpg file. Royal Collection Trust. 11/14/2021

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