Art Work On Display Of Holbein In England

LONDON - SEPTEMBER 26: People study a painting of King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein at the Tate Britain, Holbein In England exhibition on September 26, 2006 in London, England. Hans Holbein (1497/8?1543) was the first great British artist, and is regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. He moved to England from Basel in 1526?8 and then again in 1532?43, an extremely turbulent time in English history when all around were losing their heads. His arrival effectively brought the Renaissance in painting from continental Europe to Britain. This major exhibition, which includes numerous remarkable loans from around the world, concentrates on the work Holbein produced in England under the patronage of the Tudor court and for King Henry VIII. Through an outstanding collection of paintings brought together from around the world, this exhibition documents the thrill of the court and life in Tudor England, reflecting the unsettled history and politics of the time. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)