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Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors

Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors

Update: 2025-09-051
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I caught up with Dr Tracy Borman OBE at Harvington History Festival to talk to her about Holbein's fascinating painting, 'The Ambassadors,' and how it captures the political intrigue of the time through its rich symbolism and hidden messages.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tudor England's Pivotal Year

02:52 The Significance of Holbein's Painting

05:56 Decoding the Messages in the Painting

08:52 The Relationship Between the Ambassadors

12:04 The Journey of the Painting to the National Gallery


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Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors

Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors