“Henry VIII and the Barber Surgeons” is an artwork created by Hans Holbein the Younger around the year 1543 in Germany. Executed with oil on canvas, this work is a part of the Northern Renaissance art movement. Measuring 160 by 280 centimeters, the portrait depicts a significant historical scene, combining grandeur and intricate details characteristic of the period.
The artwork features King Henry VIII poised at the center, exuding regal authority and commanding presence. He is dressed in opulent, richly adorned garments of the era, a testament to his royal stature. Surrounding him are the barber surgeons, a group of gentlemen engaged in attentive regard or perhaps discussion, depicted with lifelike precision. The scene is set in an interior space with a backdrop revealing intricate architectural elements and detailed windows, characteristic of Northern Renaissance attention to realism and perspective. The artwork portrays a hierarchical yet cohesive assembly, reflective of both the social structure and artistic finesse of the time.
