This exquisite collection of facsimile drawings by the celebrated German Renaissance artist Hans Holbein offers a window into the world of Tudor England, capturing the likenesses of some of the most illustrious figures of the day. Originally commissioned by Henry VIII himself, these portraits are a testament to the power and prestige of the Tudor court and Holbein's consummate skill as a draftsman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.