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The Origins of the Tudor Portrait Miniature
Written by Resident Art Historian, Melanie V Taylor For those not familiar with the genre of the portrait miniature, let us first consider why and when these first became popular in England, and the various artists creating these images for the Tudor court. The half millennium saw a marked change from the religious themes ofContinue reading “The Origins of the Tudor Portrait Miniature”
Happy Birthday, Anna of Cleves and Henry VIII!
by Expert Contributor Heather R. Darsie On this day of 28 June in 1515, a little baby girl was born in the Holy Roman Empire whose life would be dramatically shaped by international politics. The baby was christened, “Anna,” after her paternal aunt. “Anna” was a family name on her maternal side, as well. AnnaContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Anna of Cleves and Henry VIII!”
Nicholaa de la Haye: The Woman Who Saved England
written by Expert Contributor, Sharon Bennett Connolly Nicholaa de la Haye is one of those very rare women in English history. She is renowned for her abilities, rather than her family and connections. In a time when men fought and women stayed home, Nicholaa de la Haye held Lincoln Castle against all-comers. Her strength and tenacity saved EnglandContinue reading “Nicholaa de la Haye: The Woman Who Saved England”
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