Wolsey / Larmessin

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Wolsey / Larmessin

CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman

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1530 Cardinal Larmessin Prelate Wolsey

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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1471-1530), a towering English prelate and statesman of the Tudor period. Wolsey's intricate, fur-trimmed robe and elaborately designed hat, adorned with ermine and a nimbus, signify his high ecclesiastical rank and the power he wielded as the King's chief advisor. His intense gaze, framed by a fur-lined hat brim, suggests a man of deep intellect and unwavering determination. Born in Ipswich, Suffolk, Wolsey rose to prominence through his legal and ecclesiastical careers. He became a cardinal in 1515, the first Englishman to hold this rank in over 200 years. Wolsey's political influence reached its zenith during the reign of King Henry VIII, who relied on his counsel in matters both domestic and foreign. Wolsey's most notable achievements include the annulment of Catherine of Aragon's marriage to Henry and the establishment of the Court of Augmentations, which seized the lands of dissolved monasteries. However, Wolsey's power and influence ultimately led to his downfall. In 1529, he failed to secure the annulment of Anne Boleyn's marriage to Henry, and he was arrested and charged with treason. He was sent to the Tower of London, where he remained until his death in 1530. This portrait, likely created around 1530, provides a striking visual representation of Wolsey's power and prestige during his time at the pinnacle of English political and ecclesiastical life. The intricacies of his attire, the intensity of his gaze, and the somber background all serve to underscore the complexity of this influential figure in English history.

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