The artwork, titled “Edward, Prince of Wales, with Monkey,” is a portrait created by Hans Holbein the Younger around the year 1541 in Germany. This piece is representative of the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 40.1 by 30.9 centimeters. Presently, it resides in the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.
In the artwork, Edward, Prince of Wales, is depicted with a monkey, which is an unusual and notable element in portraiture from this period. The young prince is dressed in sumptuous attire, reflecting his status and the affluence of the court. He wears a dark, velvet garment adorned with delicate white detailing and is set against a richly textured blue background. The artwork is meticulously executed with a keen attention to detail, characteristic of Holbein’s style, highlighting the sitter’s serene expression and the fine textures of both his clothing and the monkey’s fur.
