Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk - Hans Holbein the Younger
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A precise oil portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, by the Tudor court painter Hans Holbein the Younger.
This portrait depicts Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, a prominent figure in the court of Henry VIII. Hans Holbein the Younger, who served as the King's Painter, captures the subject with characteristic precision and psychological acuity. The Duke is shown in a half-length pose, wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter. His attire includes a dark velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, which contrasts with the muted, dark background typical of Holbein's portraiture.
Holbein focuses on the textures of the Duke's garments, from the soft fur of the collar to the metallic sheen of the Garter chain. The subject holds two staves of office, signifying his roles as Earl Marshal and Lord Treasurer. His expression is stern and guarded, reflecting the political tensions of the Tudor court during this period. The artist employs a controlled palette, relying on deep blacks, browns, and the creamy white of the ermine to create a sense of gravity and authority.
Technically, the work demonstrates the artist's mastery of oil paint on oak panel. The fine brushwork allows for a high degree of realism in the facial features, particularly the skin texture and the eyes, which appear to engage directly with the viewer. This piece is a representative example of the Northern Renaissance style, where the artist prioritises clarity, detail, and a sober representation of the sitter's status. The composition is balanced and formal, adhering to the conventions of sixteenth-century aristocratic portraiture while maintaining a distinct individual presence.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk - Hans Holbein the Younger
Artist Biography
Hans Holbein The Younger
He was born in Augsburg, Germany, the son of a painter also called Hans Holbein. He studied under his father and was working independently by his late teens. He moved to Basel, where he painted portraits and religious works and illustrated Erasmus's In Praise of Folly with marginal drawings. Erasmus recommended him to Thomas More in England, writing that 'the arts are freezing' in Basel and Holbein should try his luck elsewhere.
He arrived in London in 1526 and painted More's family portrait, the first group portrait of a domestic scene in Northern European art. He returned to Basel, found the Reformation had destroyed the market for religious art, and went back to England permanently in 1532.
His portraits of the Tudor court are the visual record of the period: Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyn (probably), Jane Seymour, and the succession of courtiers and merchants who populated Henry's orbit. The technique is almost supernaturally precise. The textures of fur, velvet, jewellery, and skin are rendered with a fidelity that makes other portraitists look approximate.
He was sent to paint prospective brides for Henry, including Anne of Cleves, whose portrait Henry found more attractive than the person. Holbein was not blamed. He died during a plague outbreak in London in 1543, at forty-five.
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