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Henry VI the Baby King
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Henry VI the Baby King
Henry VI the Baby King.
1421
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1421 Babies Brundage Cradle Frances Parents Raphael Tuck
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This evocative image captures the tender moment between newly crowned King Henry VI of England (1421-1471) and his nurse, Frances Brandon, in the year of his birth, 1421. At just a few weeks old, Henry became the youngest monarch in English history, succeeding his father, King Henry V, who died shortly after the Battle of Agincourt. The infant king's mother, Catherine of Valois, looks on approvingly from the background, holding the hand of her trusted advisor, Cardinal Beaufort. Henry VI's reign was marked by instability and conflict, including the Wars of the Roses. However, in this moment, the focus is on the innocence and vulnerability of the new king. The painting, believed to be from the workshop of Raphael Tuck, masterfully captures the softness of the royal infant's features, his delicate hands resting on the edge of his cradle. The intricately detailed folds of his royal robes and the rich textures of the velvet and brocade fabric add to the sense of opulence and grandeur. The presence of Frances Brandon, who would go on to become the governess of Henry VI, underscores the importance of the role of trusted caregivers in the lives of young royals. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the humanity behind the throne, and the tender bond between a king and those who cared for him in his earliest days.
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