Edward VI as a Child, This is a portrait of Edward VI, Henry VIII's only legitimate heir, when he was a young child, probably only two years old. Holbein rose through the ranks as a British court painter after leaving Reformation-era Germany and became the principal painter for Henry VIII. This depiction emphasizes the mythology of Manifest Destiny, by rendering the young prince in the tradition of religious portraiture., 1538

Item — Box: 280

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s39-i0253

Edward VI as a Child, This is a portrait of Edward VI, Henry VIII's only legitimate heir, when he was a young child, probably only two years old. Holbein rose through the ranks as a British court painter after leaving Reformation-era Germany and became the principal painter for Henry VIII. This depiction emphasizes the mythology of Manifest Destiny, by rendering the young prince in the tradition of religious portraiture.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0246; Public Notes: The long inscription at the bottom of the portrait has been cut off by this particular photograph. The entirety of the inscription has been included in this record for clarity's sake.

Dates

Creation: 1538

Creator

Hans Holbein, the Younger (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Henry VIII; Royal Subjects; Tudor; Edward VI; School: German; Style period: Northern Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: magazine clipping ; Image height (in.): 11.2; Image width (in.): 8in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Nationality: German; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: PARVVLE PATRISSA, PATRIAE VIRTVTIS ET HAERES / ESTO NIHIL MAIVS MAXIMVS ORBET HABIT. / GNATVM VIX POSSVNT COELVM ET NATVRA DEDISSE, / HVIVS QVEM PATRIS, VICTVS HONORET HONOS. / UQVATO TANTVM, TANTI TV FACTA PARENTIS, / VOTA HOMINVM, VIX QVO PROGREDIANTVR, HABENT / VINCITO, VICISTI. QVOT REGES PRISCVS ADORAT / ORBIS, NEC TE QVI VINCERE POSSIT, ERIT./ Ricard Morysini; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: On the parapet below the child; Inscription translation text: Little one, emulate thy father and be the heir of his virtue; the world contains nothing greater. Heaven and earth could scarcely produce a son whose glory would surpass that of such a father. Do thou but equal the deeds of thy parent and men can ask no more. Shouldst thou surpass him, thou hast outstript all kings the world has revered in ages past. Richard Morison; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation