HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER (1497/8-1543)
Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532)
1527RCIN 912266
Sir Henry Guildford (1489 –1532) was one of Henry VIII’s closest friends and a senior figure at court. In his role as Master of the Revels he worked with Holbein, who designed decorations for royal events. This drawing is a study from the life for the painting of Guildford which is also in the Royal Collection.
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Briquet 1827,fleurs de lys in crowned shield [same as 12268 and 12272]