Author Archives: Tamise

Six Lives – Katherine Parr

Katherine Parr attributed to Master John circa 1545 II Petrarca con I’espositionne d’Alessandro Vellutello (Petrach, with a commentary by Alessandro Vellutello) Book, binding of purple velvet with applique and embroidery, 1544 Katherine Parr Attributed to Master John circa 1547 ‘Katherine … Continue reading

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Six Lives – Katherine Howard

Probably Katherine Howard Hans Holbein circa 1540 The Buccleuch Collection Letter from Katherine Howard to Thomas Culpeper 1541 ‘This letter was collected in evidence against Katherine and her lady-in-waiting Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. It testified to Katherine’s relationship with the … Continue reading

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Six Lives – Anne of Cleeves

Anne of Cleeves Portrait miniature of Anne of Cleeves Hans Holbein 1539 Nullification of Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleeves 9 July 1540 ‘This is the formal record of nullification, signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.’

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Six Lives – Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour Workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger mid 16th century Letter from Jane Seymour to Thomas Cromwell announcing the birth of Prince Edward The Great Bible, 1539 Pendant ‘This piece is similar to he diamond and ruby pendant in … Continue reading

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Six Lives – Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn by Unknown Artist Book of Hours circa 1528 ‘Henry and Anne inscribed loving messages to each other in this Book of Hours…Anne’s inscription survives, ;By daily proof you shall me find/ To be to you both loving and … Continue reading

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