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Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)
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Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)

18th century
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF HENRY VIII - BY JOHN FABER SNR AFTER HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER (1509-1547)

Fine and desirable mezzotint of Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) by John Faber Sir, after Hans Holbein the younger.

Three quarter length with beard, jewelled cap, jewelled collar, and embroidered robes edged in fur. Standing with left hand at side holding gloves, and holding raised sceptre in right hand. With coat of arms and Latin inscription below. One of a group of 45 plates from John Faber Senior's series of the founders of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, Royal Exchange, and Charterhouse.

Titled: Henricus VIII Angliae Franicae & Hibern: Rex

Ready to hang and enjoy in a later fine quality anti style frame with gilt slip, and under art glass to aid conservation of this historic image.

Higher resolution images upon request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Date: Early 18th century

Sheet: 26cm x 20cm

Framed: 34.5cm x 28.5cm

Price: £620

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Henry VIII Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF HENRY VIII - BY JOHN FABER SNR AFTER HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER (1509-1547)
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Fine and desirable mezzotint of Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) by John Faber Sir, after Hans Holbein the younger.
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fig 1. A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.
fig 1. Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)

Three quarter length with beard, jewelled cap, jewelled collar, and embroidered robes edged in fur. Standing with left hand at side holding gloves, and holding raised sceptre in right hand. With coat of arms and Latin inscription below. One of a group of 45 plates from John Faber Senior's series of the founders of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, Royal Exchange, and Charterhouse.

fig 2. A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.
fig 2. Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)

Titled: Henricus VIII Angliae Franicae & Hibern: Rex

Ready to hang and enjoy in a later fine quality anti style frame with gilt slip, and under art glass to aid conservation of this historic image.

Higher resolution images upon request.

fig 3. A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.
fig 3. Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)

Worldwide shipping available.

Date: Early 18th century

Sheet: 26cm x 20cm

Framed: 34.5cm x 28.5cm

Price: £620

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Henry VIII Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215379
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Archive I A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.

Mezzotint Portrait of Henry VIII - by John Faber Snr After Hans Holbein the Younger (1509-1547)

Archive II A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip. View II
Archive III A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip. View III
Archive IV A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip. View IV
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A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF HENRY VIII - BY JOHN FABER SNR AFTER HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER (1509-1547)
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A framed monochrome mezzotint print depicting King Henry VIII standing in regal attire, enclosed by a black timber frame with a thin gilt inner slip.
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A mezzotint is a monochrome printmaking process popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that allows for tonal gradations of light and shade, frequently used to reproduce oil paintings and formal portraiture.

Mezzotints were created by systematically roughening a copper plate with a metal rocker tool to retain ink, which was then selectively burnished to create highlights before printing onto rag paper.

Authentic antique mezzotints exhibit rich, velvety dark areas without modern digital halftone dot patterns under magnification, accompanied by visible plate mark impressions around the margin.

A historical portrait print provides contrast in contemporary settings when integrated into a structured gallery wall, displayed in a dedicated library, or positioned above a console table.

Store paper prints away from direct sunlight, mount them using acid-free archival boards, frame them behind UV-filtering glass, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent foxing.
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