'Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan' (1538) by Hans Holbein the Younger

Name: 'Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan' (1538) by Hans Holbein the Younger
Uploaded: 2025-12-30T01:00:43.167Z
Duration: 32 min 43 s
Channel: Renaissance Art (c.1350–1620)
Description: Learn how Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of the 16-year-old widow Christina of Denmark piqued Henry VIII's interest when he was looking for a new bride and the surprising story of how the work came into our collection with Susan Foister, our Deputy Director.

Renaissance Art (c.1350–1620)

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Learn how Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of the 16-year-old widow Christina of Denmark piqued Henry VIII's interest when he was looking for a new bride and the surprising story of how the work came into our collection with Susan Foister, our Deputy Director.