Artists of Northern Europe, portrait miniature, Portraiture, Renaissance, Symbols and emblems, Tudor portraiture

Hans Holbein the Younger and Thomas Cromwell as depicted in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy

The content discusses the significance of historical fiction, particularly the works of Hilary Mantel, in portraying the Henrician court through researched narratives. It emphasizes Hans Holbein's portraits as vital historical sources, revealing connections between subjects like Sir Thomas Cromwell and prominent figures, thereby influencing modern interpretations of Tudor history.