Holbein, Anne Boleyn, and a Tudor Revenge Plot

<p>Hans Holbein painted some of the most familiar faces of the Tudor court. But what did he think of the people sitting for him—and could a portrait reveal more than its subject intended?</p><p>I’m joined by bestselling author Wendy Holden to discuss <em>The Queen’s Painter</em>, her historical novel that places Holbein at the center of a plot to avenge Anne Boleyn. We talk about his imagined alliance with Thomas Wyatt, Henry VIII’s search for a fourth wife, and the portraits of Christina of Denmark and Anne of Cleves that helped inspire the story. Wendy also shares her intriguing interpretation of <em>The Ambassadors</em> and explains why she wanted to look beyond Holbein’s genius to the man who had to make his way through a dangerous court.</p><p>After this conversation, you may find yourself looking at those familiar Tudor portraits a little differently.</p><p>A free article I wrote about it: <a href="https://bit.ly/4z3bk2t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bit.ly/4z3bk2t</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wendyholden.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.wendyholden.net/</a></p><p>Buy The Queen&#39;s Painter on <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Queens-Painter-by-Wendy-Holden/9781035419203" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Blackwells </a>(free shipping)</p><p>--</p><p>Like this podcast? Consider joining our growing community of history lovers and get COMMERCIAL-FREE episodes, EARLY ACCESS, and EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: <a href="https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty</a></p><p>--</p><p>Host: Rebecca Larson</p><p>Guest: Wendy Holden</p><p></p>