What did Anne Boleyn look like? We know the famous portraits, but do they capture the real woman?
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb joins the curators of Hever Castle, Anne’s childhood home, where they have gathered together more paintings of Anne than ever before for a special exhibition. At its heart is a detailed scientific examination of a remarkable portrait, “The Hever Rose”, tracing its provenance and casting new light on Anne’s image and how it was adapted and altered over time to suit dynastic, political and religious purposes.
Join Suzannah on a thought-provoking historic and artistic journey, examining how a reviled and revered figure like Anne has been shaped in our eyes.
Hever Castle has produced a detailed book on this subject:
https://shop.hevercastle.co.uk/products/capturing-a-queen
You find out more details about their fascinating exhibition here:
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/
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