Question

who painted the portrait above?
a. hans holbein the younger
b. robert smythson
c. nicholas hilliard
d. henry holbein the younger

Explanation:

Identify the subject of the portrait

The image shows a cropped detail of a famous portrait of King Henry VIII of England, recognizable by his distinctive broad-shouldered stance, lavishly decorated doublet with slashes and jewels, and royal collar.

Identify the artist

The iconic court portrait of Henry VIII (specifically the Whitehall Mural composition and its numerous contemporary copies) was created by the Northern Renaissance master and King's Painter, Hans Holbein the Younger.

Answer:

• a. Hans Holbein the Younger (Correct answer)
• b. Robert Smythson
• c. Nicholas Hilliard
• d. Henry Holbein the Younger