2. 1. What do you learn about Henry from his clothes? (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What do I learn about the image of Henry from the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 Study the image of Henry VIII. Work through the questions below to answer the title question. Main Menu Click here for help

3. 2. What do you learn about Henry from his jewellery? (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What do I learn about the image of Henry from the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 Study the image of Henry VIII. Work through the questions below to answer the title question. Main Menu Click here for help

4. 3. How is Henry stood? What impression do you think this was meant to give? (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What do I learn about the image of Henry from the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 Study the image of Henry VIII. Work through the questions below to answer the title question. Main Menu Click here for help

5. 4. Henry is shown to be a large man, why might this be? (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What do I learn about the image of Henry from the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 Study the image of Henry VIII. Work through the questions below to answer the title question. Main Menu Click here for help

6. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What do I want to know about the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 Make a list of questions you would want answered so as to help improve your understanding of the source. Remember the 5 W’s Who? What? Where? When? Why? Remember the 5 W’s Who? What? Where? When? Why? Main Menu

7. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com 1. What do you learn about Henry from his clothes? Source 1 Answers Study the image and then the statements below. You now need to decide which are true and which are false. Click on the tabs below to change to the correct colour. Main Menu Wore the fur ermine to show wealth He wanted to be seen richer than anyone Wore silk to show wealth Wore a codpiece to show how manly he was Wore large doublet to appear muscular and fit He wanted to look like his subjects Wore clothes to sympathise with the poor Wore rubies to show wealth

8. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold plated and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold plated and pearls. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. 2. What do you learn about Henry from his jewellery? Match the image with the statements by clicking the arrows. Answers Triangular hat jewel, made of gold and pearls. Necklace made of gold and encrusted with precious jewels. State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones State Chain made of gold and set with 280 pearls and 16 precious stones. Large ouches of gold and Carnelian on the chest. Gold signet rings decorated with precious jewels Large ouche of gold and Carnelian on the sleeve. Main Menu

9. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com 3. How is Henry stood? What impression do you think this was meant to give? Source 1 Which adjectives do you think best describe Henry’s pose? Think about what the artist wanted those who saw the portrait to think. Remember to give reasons for your choice. End Menu AnnoyedEncouragingMagnificent DeterminedTenseFierce WeakCombativeStrong ProudGiantObedient ThoughtfulRobustHandsome NervousDefiantCourageous

10. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com 4. Henry is shown to be a large man, why might this be? Source 1 Henry is happy to look unfit. Click on the statements that you believe to be true. Henry wishes to show his wealth. The artist made a mistake. To give an impression of friendliness. As his clothes make him look bigger. Henry wished to look strong. End His size suggests muscle below his clothing. Size shows he is able to eat very well. Use of lots of material and layers shows wealth. Main Menu

11. Jot down your ideas here. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com What are the strengths and weaknesses of the source? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Hans Holbein the Younger1536Hans Holbein the Younger1536 A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Hans Holbein the Younger1536Hans Holbein the Younger1536 Source 1 Think about the strengths (good points) about the source and the weaknesses (problems) that exist with the source. Use hyperlinks to find out more information Think especially about what artists might do and why they might do this. Think about what you can learn from the source. Main Menu

12. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the source? Source 1 Read the information below and then use what you find to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the source. Add Notes Hans Holbein : Self-Portrait, 1542 Source: Wikimedia Commons Holbein was born in Augsburg in Germany in c.1497. He was trained by his father, Hans Holbein the Elder. As a young man he mainly produced religious images but after the Reformation he began to paint portraits and soon established a reputation as one of the greatest portrait artists. Holbein travelled to England in 1526 to paint Henry’s minister Thomas More. In 1532 painted Anne Boleyn and the King’s minister Thomas Cromwell. By 1535 he was King Henry’s official painter. He painted portraits of the king’s family. He died of the plague in London in 1543. Main Menu

13. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the source? Source 1 Read the information below and then use what you find to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the source. Add Notes The year 1536 was a testing year for Henry VIII. Henry was desperate for a son. His desire for a son had led to Henry breaking away from the church in Rome and divorcing his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Anne Boleyn whom Henry had married in 1533, had failed to provide the king with a much wanted son. Anne was accused over infidelity and was executed. The year 1536 was a testing year for Henry VIII. Henry was desperate for a son. His desire for a son had led to Henry breaking away from the church in Rome and divorcing his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Anne Boleyn whom Henry had married in 1533, had failed to provide the king with a much wanted son. Anne was accused over infidelity and was executed. In 1536 married his third wife Jane Seymour, a Protestant, whom he hoped would give him a son. Henry had also passed the Act of Union between England and Wales to ensure that the Welsh did not support a foreign invasion. In 1536 married his third wife Jane Seymour, a Protestant, whom he hoped would give him a son. Henry had also passed the Act of Union between England and Wales to ensure that the Welsh did not support a foreign invasion. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com Main Menu

14. Jot down your ideas here. (c) Bob Jenkin-2010-08-30 www.flickr.com How does the source help your enquiry? A copy of a portrait of Henry painted by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536. Source 1 How does the source help you find an answer to the question Henry the Great: Image or reality? Main Menu