# Hans Holbein

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Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?

It's one of the most famous stories surrounding Henry VIII's fourth marriage. Hans Holbein the Younger was supposedly sent to Cleves to paint Anne's portrait, produced an image that made her look far more attractive than she really was, and Henry agreed to the marriage - only to be bitterly disappo…

Who Would Marry Henry VIII? The Search for Wife No. 4

Who would agree to become Henry VIII's fourth wife? By late 1537, Henry VIII was back on the marriage market. Catherine of Aragon had been banished, Anne Boleyn had been executed, and Jane Seymour had died shortly after giving Henry the legitimate son he had longed for. Now the 46-year-old king nee…

S04E01: HUM 223 (Wk1): Jan van Eyck Was Here: Mirrors, Manuscripts, and the Reformation

HUM 223 - Week 1 EPISODE TITLEJan van Eyck Was Here: Mirrors, Manuscripts, and the Reformation EPISODE DESCRIPTIONA painter hides himself in a mirror. A scholar discovers how much can depend on a single Greek word. A terrified monk cannot confess enough—then finds a new way to read Romans. A famou…

Chapter 208- “Of God’s Wrath, that doth thee enwrap…” (1546-1547)

We return after a short break, and tell the story of London during the final two years of the reign of Henry VIII- a chapter that not only documents the declining health and mental state of the aging king, but also shows how right up to the end, his regime was as deadly and as vicious as ever. This…

Art and Literature | Which author wrote 'Mirgorod'? (+ 7 more...)

The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which author wrote 'Mirgorod'? Question 2: Which piece of written work starts with the line 'One thing was certain, that the white kitten had had nothing to do with it: — it was the black kitten’s fault entirely.'? Question …

[Quick Fire Version] Art and Literature | Which author wrote 'Mirgorod'? (+ 7 more...)

The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which author wrote 'Mirgorod'? Question 2: Which piece of written work starts with the line 'One thing was certain, that the white kitten had had nothing to do with it: — it was the black kitten’s fault entirely.'? Question …

Oblique Strategies: "Use an Unacceptable Colour"

George, Eric, and Sheldon draw another prompt from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt’s iconic Oblique Strategies deck. This episode’s pull delivers a simple yet provocative constraint: "Use an unacceptable color." From out-of-key "blue notes" in jazz and microtonal progressive rock to structural leaps i…

National Gallery, London

The National Gallery: A Pantheon of European MasterpiecesDiscover the National Gallery, a world-renowned art museum overlooking the iconic Trafalgar Square in the heart of London. Founded in 1824, this institution differs from many European national galleries as it was not formed by nationalizing a…

This Painting Almost Made Dostoevsky Atheist

Support us on Patreon, get access to exclusive videos:▶ https://www.patreon.com/WeltgeistYT▶ Follow us on X for updates: https://x.com/WeltgeistYTOUR ANALYSES: ▶ Beyond Good and Evil: https://youtu.be/WIHXZUltfqk▶ The Antichrist: https://youtu.be/qej1Z8Qzq_c▶ Genealogy of Morals: https://youtu.be/6…

Holbein, Anne Boleyn, and a Tudor Revenge Plot

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? I’m joined by bestselling author Wendy Holden to discuss The Queen’s Painter, her historical novel that places Hol…