Waldemar Januszczak explores Hans Holbein, the artist who defined Henry VIII’s image and revealed the dark secrets behind Tudor power and portraiture.
As court painter to Henry VIII, Hans Holbein captured the faces and politics of England’s most infamous dynasty. In this Culture Show special, Waldemar Januszczak uncovers the life and legacy of the artist who immortalised the Tudors, exploring his genius, his hidden messages, and the shadowy truths lurking beneath his perfectly painted portraits.
Rialto Recommends: Holbein – Eye of the Tudors. Art critic Waldemar Januszczak delves into the life of Hans Holbein, Henry VIII’s master portraitist, whose meticulous brushwork captured power, ambition, and peril in Tudor England. Behind every flawless likeness lies a secret — and a warning from history.
