Every Tudor at the National Portrait Gallery Part 1 - Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and More (Museum Tour)

[@jacqui310angel]

I just love the tudors. Ive even done a tapestry of Henry Vlll & his 6 wives. Plus i have even got Tudor dolls of them all numbered individually. Totally a devout tudor fan . Thank you for this video look forward to part 2 😊😊

[@TheMuseumGuide]

It sounds like you need your own KZbin channel! 😍👑

[@chrisball3778]

What always gets me is that if Henry had died when he was 34, history would have given us a completely different image of him. Up until that point he was seen as pretty much the ideal late medieval King- he was handsome, intelligent, athletic, knowledgeable and pious. He'd had military successes against France and Scotland, had demonstrated the wealth and power of England at the Field of the Cloth of Gold and his courting of his brother's bereaved widow was undeniably romantic. He'd ruled for 16 or 17 years like that, then he had some kind of mid-life crisis and rapidly turned into a bloodthirsty and paranoid tyrant who butchered his wives and advisors on a whim and plunged England into religious turmoil. Looking forward to part 2.

[@th3darkphoenyx]

Syphilis?

[@sba8710]

Some people think he had a brain injury when he fell at the joust. The one that Anne had a miscarriage after the fall due to the shock of her uncle telling her that the king was dead.

[@valkyriesardo278]

Henry did not "butcher" his wives nor Sir Thomas Moore. Boleyn and Howard were beheaded for treason. Moore was given a gentler execution than the conviction warranted. Henry divorced Aragon and annulled Cleves. Seymour died from childbirth complications. Parr survived Henry's death and married someone else. Adultery in a British queen is indeed treason. Adultery throws the legitimacy of any children into doubt which in turn precipitates a bloody struggle for power upon the monarch's demise. Nobody questions Howard's dalliance with Culpepper. We cannot know for certain about Boleyn's innocence. Her rank was in serious jeopardy for want of producing a male heir. I think she was desperate enough to attempt impregnation by some other man. A son is the only thing that could have saved her life. A male heir was Henry's priority and he was running out of time. The only wronged woman in Henry's life was Catherine of Aragon. She had been an exemplary queen.

[@nikkidingman4371]

I would love a video about Richard III. The discovery of his burial place is fascinating.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

I’ll plan a trip to Leicester in the future! Thanks for watching,

[@juliej9999]

That was so informative, can't wait for part 2 . And a tour of Hever Castle would be great.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you so much for watching! I don’t live far from Hever, so I’ll try to make it there soon.

[@lilpenny1982]

Same. Can't wait for Part 2

[@janeceeastwood8035]

I’m fascinated by the Tudor Dynasty and love portraits, so thank you for this and any other videos on this subject. I’d also love to see Hever Castle, about which I’ve read so much.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Great suggestion!

[@england9904]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I can't wait to watch part 2. The National Portrait Gallery is my favorite museum in London. I hope to visit it again in 2024.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you so much! You’ve really made my day. ❤️

[@cindymarasligiller2115]

Great video! Looking forward to part 2. Yes to a video on Hever.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, and I’ll try to get to Hever soon.

[@ambermarieadescat2530]

And yes could you please do a video on visiting Hever Castle!! Would be amazing to see!!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Sounds good! I hope to go early next year.

[@Kim_Marie97]

Anything to do with the tudors always gets my dad and me excited. Henry 7th is my great x7 grandfather Would love to see these paintings

[@TheMuseumGuide]

You’ll love my upcoming Christmas video then! It’s about Hever Castle, where Anne Boleyn grew up

[@hollycourtney221]

I absolutely love your channel! ❤️

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you!

[@amb163]

So informative! Much of what you discussed concerning Catherine Parr was new to me. I thought I knew a lot about Henry VIII and his wives, but obviously I didn't know much about her! Can't wait for Part II -- thanks for the video :)

[@TheMuseumGuide]

You’re very welcome! Yes, she was truly fascinating.

[@christinaczarnecki625]

Thank you Jessica, that was amasing ! I would love to see all portraits of Elisabeth I if possible !

[@TheMuseumGuide]

They will be in part 2. Coming next week!

[@morgankirkendall5829]

Would love a 5 hr video... i struggle with insomnia and your tours are perfect...not "exciting " but informative. ❤😊

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Maybe one day!

[@tgill2943]

As you said-and given their circumstances-the wonder and excitement is in the paintings. Not the admiration or revulsion of the various historical subjects living at a very brutal time. Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you for watching!

[@beckymatthews3496]

Thank you. Sad I missed that this video came out two weeks ago but glad to be caught up now!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Glad you caught it now! I just published part 2 as well. :)

[@jacquirhodes2834]

Very interesting indeed. A tour of Hever would be great as too would Hampton Court.

[@joivia]

Thanks!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you!!!!

[@undrwatropium3724]

I love learning new things. Thanks for the video ❤

[@TheMuseumGuide]

You’re very welcome!

[@andykellens7237]

Lovely format for a video! The history of England of the 15th and 16th centuries is very interesting, and had quite a big influence on the political situation of the entirety of Europe. Warm regards from Brussels!

[@gangsterthecat88]

Ohhh babes!!!! I'm so excited to see this.i just watched the cemetery tour. Love your vibe! Part two popped up first so, I had to start this first. Yay

[@TheMuseumGuide]

So glad you're excited! Thanks for watching.

[@annelemon3768]

I am preparing for a visit to the Tudor Gallery at the National Portrait Gallery in December 2024. I can hardly wait to see these paintings in person.

[@melissacoulter708]

YES!!!! LOVE THE TUDORS!! LOVE THE VIDEOS PERIOD! LOL

[@melissacoulter708]

YES TO A HEVER VIDEO!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

I hope to go in the new year!

[@sinclairlanier4081]

Terrific! I'd love to hear you speak about Margaret Tudor, Q of Scotland.

[@faytsampouri6197]

Well explained and enunciated..straightforward without too many complicated details..have subscribed and will follow..

[@catherinefreure7083]

Lovely to see all the Holbeins

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Me too!

[@anntee9036]

I love your accent; are you Canadian? I’m American and an art historian and have saved so many of your videos now to refer to when I visit the UK next! Time permitting I can’t wait to do one of your tours😊

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Yes I am! I’d love to guide you. ❤️

[@Vic-mv8iz]

Really enjoyed the video look forward to part two

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thank you!

[@ambermarieadescat2530]

Obsessed with Tudor Era English history! Absolutely loved this!! ❤ Have a new subscriber here 😊

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Me too. :) thanks so much for subscribing! Part 2 will be next week. :)

[@candicesantiago727]

Such an incredible video Jessica. I love the Tudor dynasty. I am honored to be related to them

[@TheMuseumGuide]

That is quite an honour! Thank you for watching.

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

Don't tell me, Anne Boleyn was your Granny! She seems to have been Every American's Granny! Odd, considering that her issue died out. But who knows, maybe Americans know something we don't. After all, they all seem to be related to any English speaking nobility in any documentary. Oddly they are never related to any non English speaking European nobility! Even though their English ancestors were! ROFL

[@avalonkerr8332]

Great video. Especially as I am a pro-Richard person!

[@JessJArt]

The incredible thing is that King Richard was found by writer/producer and Richardian Philippa Langley. His body was found within the site of the former Grey Friars Priory in Leicester in 2012. There is a documentary about it by BBC. And he had extreme Scoliosis.

[@elaineporter182]

I just ordered her book about the excavation. And it seems that the little princes were allowed to leave or « escape » the tower

[@JessJArt]

@@elaineporter182 That is very interesting, I would love to read about her experiences and hear the knowledge she has accumulated over her career.

[@carolabruzzo4935]

Hever Castle please. You may enjoy Broadway’s “Six” here in New York.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

It actually started here in London! :) I’m hoping to get to Hever this winter. Thanks for watching!

[@avalonkerr8332]

I am obsessed by Anne of Cleves.

[@benholmes1608]

Please do Hever Castle! Please, PLEASE!!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

It’s on my shortlist!

[@benholmes1608]

@@TheMuseumGuideYaaay!!! Thanks, Jessica - you’re the best!! 🙂🙂🙂❤️❤️

[@stevedunn7140]

I believe the love letters of Henry VIII to Anne are held in the Vatican Library (not British.)

[@paulmicheldenverco1]

Check out H7's creepy hands. You can't duplicate how he has them. His right hand has thumb the wrong way unless he had a double jointed thumb. The left hand is strange, if not impossible.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

He DOES have creepy hands! 🤣

[@mabiak]

I live in St Petersburg Florida I know exactly what coffee shop I would treat you to

[@reneesimpson7094]

❤

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Thanks for watching, Renee!

[@justme-tj3jt]

Thomas Cromwell is my fav from the whole Tudur era. QE1's Spymaster is my 2nd. No boos or hisses here. Folks need to place the blame on Henry VIII.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

We all have our own problematic faves! No judgement.

[@garycarpenter6433]

How come are some of these portraits are done by unknown painters and WHY... could they have been done by the same person and then just left their names off the record... have you done a tour of the Tower of London... you know it's haunted

[@garycarpenter6433]

Yes go to Heavner Castle 🏯 that should be fascinating

[@marykennedy1537]

Thank you, last summer studied in depth. Time of Tudors....

[@kungshih3881]

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[@TheMuseumGuide]

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[@susanmorgan8833]

Why is there never any discussion over Henry's inability to tell if a woman he slept with had been a virgin or not? This was most likely a question in his marriage with Katherine Howard also. All that conversation regarding the subject and Henry has no opinion to offer one way or the other. It is understandable that he would not care to claim ignorance on the subject, and, tactfully, it appears no one asked him to join in on the discussion.

[@valkyriesardo278]

What a nonsense. An illegitimate child would not stop Henry from marrying Boleyn. For one thing, she was pregnant with Elizabeth I before she wed.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Maybe by weeks, but this is all pretty settled.

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

This is avery Tudors Lite, but I understand why. You could have mentioned the Real reason why Cromwell and Anne fell out, which was because Anne wanted the riches from the dissolution used for the people and Cromwell wanted it for his King, cronies and of course himself. Very RW versus Left!

[@TheMuseumGuide]

Alas, the video (which is already 2 parts) could have easily spiralled into 3+ hours! I did A LOT of editing for time. My initial plan was to breeze through and talk about each person for 30 seconds but I quickly realised I just couldn’t do it. 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

@@TheMuseumGuide 30 seconds? That Long? Lol I enjoyed the vid, I just think you stayed on the tourist guide path That is a very well worn rut. You are worth more than that. As are your viewers.

[@TheMuseumGuide]

@@hogwashmcturnip8930 sorry, I’m not sure you understood the theme of the video. I’m visiting every single painting in the Tudor Gallery - so it’s not really the tourist rut, it’s literally the entire contents of the room. ;)

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

​@@TheMuseumGuide So, the Tourist Rut. You did not say anything that isn't known to any Tudor dork, including the Americans. We All Know the paintings, we all know the guide book history. And the endless plays, the laughable books and the American tv versions. The only thing you came up with that I had had a not heard before was the pearls of Anne's necklace being incorporated into Liz 1's crown A big problem there is that the crown Liz 2 wore was made for Charles 2nd in 1661. Because the Roundheads melted down the originals. And it doesn't have pearls. Maybe you could have talked more about the paintings themselves? Who made them, and the significance.? Thomas More was a fruitloop Zealot who debatably condemned 100s to horrible fates, but as usual that got glossed over. If you are going to do this, please try and do something that is Fact and different. Otherwise there is not much point is there?

[@TheMuseumGuide]

This wasn’t for Tudor dorks, though. It is a museum walkthrough for people travelling vicariously or planning their own trip to the NPG. You’re also confusing the Imperial State Crown (269 pearls) with St Edward’s Crown. And one of the first things I mentioned about More was his responsibility for the deaths of “heretics,” while featuring an illustration of the Tyburn Tree. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’d personally prefer if you just didn’t watch my channel. You really need to start your own. Cheers!