Patronage of Art Flashcards
Who was Hans Holbein? What did he do and what was its significance?
Henry gave him patronage to paint the Whitehall Mural, he gave him £30 per year. Made it clear he was the rightful heir of Henry 7 and Elizabeth of York, then Edward. It showed image and power. Many nobles copied.
What did painting and patronage do as propaganda and image making for Edward?
Made him seem manly, not a boy but with Henry’s virtues and strengths, strong as an heir.
Give some examples of patronage for Elizabeth/
Gloriana and the Armada Painting- a siren who doomed and rose victorious over the Spanish men, ready to take England from the dark to the promising light and ready to conquer, dominion of the deas, and expand to the Americas and imperialistic expansion. Strong and youthful- ‘virgin queen’
Under Elizabeth who was the first miniature portrait artist?
Nicholas Hillard.
Were paintings and miniatures used by noble families? NOBLE PATRONAGE.
Yes, to enhance power by propaganda e.g. many noble families copied the Whitehall Mural to seem more prestigious and powerful. They would employ artists to enhance their heir family name and position in society but more so other forms of patronage like Whitehall Mural.
