Anne of Cleves. Anne of Cleves was Queen of England from 6 January to 9 July 1540 as the fourth wife of King Henry VIII.
Hans Holbein was sent to Cleves to paint a portrait of Anne for Henry VIII, who was considering her as a potential bride. The portrait shows Anne in three-quarter view, looking directly at the viewer.
She is dressed in rich, dark clothing, indicative of her status, and wears a headdress adorned with jewels. The portrait is known for its realistic and unidealized depiction of Anne.
Many illustrations and engravings of Anne of Cleves have been created over the centuries, often accompanying biographies or historical texts. These depictions vary widely but often emphasize her calm demeanor, her elegance, and her role as a queen.
Not much is known about Anne before 1527, when Anne became betrothed to Francis, Duke of Bar, son and heir of Antoine, Duke of Lorraine, although their marriage was never accomplished. In March 1539, negotiations for Anne's marriage to Henry began, as Henry believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother, William, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany, to strengthen his position against potential attacks from Catholic France and the Holy Roman Empire. Anne arrived in England on 27 December 1539 and married Henry on 6 January 1540. However after six months, the marriage was declared unconsummated and, as a result, sh
Hans Holbein was sent to Cleves to paint a portrait of Anne for Henry VIII, who was considering her as a potential bride. The portrait shows Anne in three-quarter view, looking directly at the viewer.
She is dressed in rich, dark clothing, indicative of her status, and wears a headdress adorned with jewels. The portrait is known for its realistic and unidealized depiction of Anne.
Many illustrations and engravings of Anne of Cleves have been created over the centuries, often accompanying biographies or historical texts. These depictions vary widely but often emphasize her calm demeanor, her elegance, and her role as a queen.
Not much is known about Anne before 1527, when Anne became betrothed to Francis, Duke of Bar, son and heir of Antoine, Duke of Lorraine, although their marriage was never accomplished. In March 1539, negotiations for Anne's marriage to Henry began, as Henry believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother, William, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany, to strengthen his position against potential attacks from Catholic France and the Holy Roman Empire. Anne arrived in England on 27 December 1539 and married Henry on 6 January 1540. However after six months, the marriage was declared unconsummated and, as a result, sh
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