Giles Gering
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Giles Gering was a notable artist at the court of Henry VIII of England
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Although not as sought-after as Hans Holbein the Younger
, he was considered to be in the same category as William Scrots
, John Bettes and Levina Teerlinc
.
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
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Although not as sought-after as Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German artist and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style. He is best known as one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. He also produced religious art, satire and Reformation propaganda, and made a significant contribution to the history...
, he was considered to be in the same category as William Scrots
William Scrots
William Scrots was a painter of the Tudor court and an exponent of the Mannerist style of painting in the Netherlands. He is first heard of when appointed a court painter to Mary of Habsburg, Regent of the Netherlands, in 1537...
, John Bettes and Levina Teerlinc
Levina Teerlinc
Levina Teerlinc was a Flemish miniaturist who served as a painter to the English court of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I....
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