Holbein at the Queen's Gallery - amazing

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Inspired by @trojanbores on Legion at the BM. I'd thoroughly recommend the 'Holbein at the Tudor Court' at the Queen's Gallery (Buckingham Palace). It displays the monarchy's book of Holbein's preparatory sketches, which aren't often on display due to their susceptibility to sunlight. Plus some of the oils that were generated from them, so you can see the changes he made between the true life sketches & the sometimes more flattering final portrait.

I think the Holbein is one of the reasons that we identify / are fascinated by Henry's court as they are so lifelike that we see them as real people. I actually prefer the sketches - they have immediacy of a Polaroid.

One ticket gives you entrance to the Queen's Gallery for a year. Enjoy!

Thanks for the tip! Am going to book ASAP. Completely agree that his paintings are part of why people continue to be fascinated by the Tudors.

Thank you!

I saw this a couple of weeks back and it was fascinating! I'd seen many of the sketches in books and hadn't realised they were so large in real life. Only downside was it was incredibly busy and as there was an audio guide, people were clumping around certain pictures following the guide. I decided to do it in reverse which was much easier for getting a good look!

Agreed - it's excellent. There are often really good shows at this Gallery, and it's a perfect size.

This was brilliant. Really enjoyed the audio tour