Edward VI as a Child
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Edward VI as a Child

TitleEdward VI as a Child
ArtistHans Holbein the Younger
Dateprobably 1538 16th century
Mediumoil on panel
ClassificationPainting
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineAndrew W. Mellon Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Edward VI as a Child” is a work by Hans Holbein the Younger, dated probably 1538. It is executed in oil on panel and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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