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Possible Portrait of Mary Tudor?

I have just read a very interesting post about this portrait of an ‘English Princess’ dated back to 1535. Originally it was implied that the sitter was Mary Tudor but of course this presents some problems because in 1535 Mary … Continue reading

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  1. Karina says:

    Very interesting! Am I correct in thinking that Mary was very short, as was her mother, Katherine? This sitter looks short but she also appears to have a bust, which might imply that it’s at least a teenager. I wonder, if it is Mary, could the Spanish have commissioned it, perhaps to keep Katherine’s spirits up throughout her illness and exile from her daughter?
    The sitter’s expression is also very much like one I’d imagine Mary to have; somewhat serious and unhappy. I’m also fascinated by the painter’s style – it’s so realistic, it looks like a photo! Brilliant find! Thanks for sharing.
    Karina

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These bloody days…

On the morning of Wednesday, 17th May 1536 George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton were led out of the Tower under close guard and beheaded on a high scaffold on Tower Hill. Large crowds had … Continue reading

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Roses at the Tower of London

On my visit to the Tower of London last year I spoke with a Yeoman Warder about the roses that are said to be anonymously delivered  to the Tower of London to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Queen … Continue reading

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Has a new portrait of Mary Tudor been uncovered?

Canon Russ inherited the contents of Sawston Hall, including a 16th century portrait. Now, in order to save Sawston, he is willing to sell the portrait that some believe is of Mary Tudor! The painting is a full length portrait … Continue reading

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  1. TudorRose says:

    Yes! The idea that there may be Tudor treasures, including portraits, lying undiscovered in some vast manor house, in a cellar or dusty attic, is just delicious. As for this portrait, I’d like to see a larger version of it online, so that I can examine the detail in it (it is supposedly a type of “puzzle” portrait, like Holbein’s The Ambassadors, featuring hidden clues). My inexpert opinion? The lady certainly bears a resemblance to Mary I …

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George Boleyn- A Tudor enigma

There are so many Tudor personalities worthy of comment and discussion that it’s difficult to know where to begin. A person that does awaken my imagination is George Boleyn. Why is it that we have so little information about George? … Continue reading

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