The Objects Flashcards
When was king Arthur’s round table thought to be made
1290, for tournament in honour of the betrothal of one of Edward I’s daughters
When was the round table painted
During the reign of Henry VIII
From when has the the table been hanging on the wall
1540
What is the diameter of the round table
5.5 meters
How heavy is the round table
1200kg
What is the round table made from
English oak
How does the round table link to the Tudors ?
- Tudor rose at the centre of the table
- Portrait of Arthur actually painted to likeness of Henry VIII
Why is King Arthur a good person to link oneself too
Stories of Arthur embody many of chivalric ideals
Great and true king of England
Why did people initial think that table was repainted
For the visit of the holy roman emperor Charles V 1522 state visit
Why did people think this about the table and Charles V
Because other displays alluded to both Henry and Charles liniage.
Reason that Martin bridle suggests for tables painting
That in 1516 moment it seemed to Henry and Wolsey that there was some hope that Henry might be elected emperor .. Using powerful connections to Arthur.
When was Henry VIII and Anne of cleves bed head made ?
1539
What does the bed heads middle inscription read ?
Describes Henry’s titles . . . King of England, king of France, Lord of Ireland and head of the Church of England
What is in the bed heads left panel
The royal motto
What is in the bed heads right panel
The initials of Henry and Anne
What does the male carving represent
Henry
Has large codpiece
What does the bed heads carved woman represent
Anne
Meek and mild
Holding sword and serpent, bit phallic symbols
What are some of the other carvings on the bed and what do they represent ?
Symbol of baby = hope for fruitful relationship
Cherubs = chubby babies
When was Henry and Anne’s marraige annulled ?
9th July 1540 .. Apparently never consummated
What did Henry and Anne allegedly do on their wedding night ?
Play cards
What can the carving of Henry in the bed head link to ?
Hans holbein’s painting of Henry VIII
How was hans holbein’s the younger painting of Henry VIII lost
In a fire at Tudor place Whitehall London in 1689
When was holbein’s painting done
1536 in the months following the worst year of Henry’s reign
Why was 1536 a bad year
Because after 27 year on throne Henry still had no male heir