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Secrets of the Tudor Archives

Hear from a scholar whose recent discoveries in British archives have transformed our understanding of these artists and their royal sitters.

What comes to mind when we think of the Tudor court? Splendor, drama, power? Artists like Hans Holbein and Nicholas Hilliard have indelibly shaped our image of this tumultuous time. During this conversation, hear from a scholar whose recent discoveries in British archives have transformed our understanding of these artists and their royal sitters.

Elizabeth Cleland, Curator, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Met
Elizabeth Goldring, author
Adam Eaker, Associate Curator, European Paintings, The Met


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