16th century portraits

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England, 1st half of 16th century, tudor renaissance, brocade from Italy, velvet, shirt with black work hand embroidery, leather waistcoat

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"Giovanni II Bentivoglio and his family" by Lorenzo Costa, 1488

Although this image was also wrongly identified as Lady Jane, it is now considered to be Katherine. The face is very similar to the iconic Scrots portrait and the sitter is wearing the same jewels as the Master John portrait. Formerly in the collection of the Earl of Jersey--the original appears to have been destroyed.

15th century women’s headdress, from “Medieval fashions” by Tom Tierney

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Jane Seymour's wedding dress from season three of 'The Tudors'. Designed by Joan Bergin, worn by Annabelle Wallis.

In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion , at Buckingham Palace, includes famous artworks from the Royal Collection, as well as some examples rare surviving garments from the period.