Elizabeth I’s Iconic White Makeup: The Underlying Dark Truth

Published on 08/26/2021
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It Was Hard To Portray Their Appearances

Anne and her sister, after all, were infamous for disguising their faces under black veils. And, clearly, this secrecy made it difficult for Henry’s men to give reliable information on the women’s appearances. Eventually, Holbein was able to deliver portraits to the king that purportedly depicted the ladies’ in their entirety.

It Was Hard To Portray Their Appearances

It Was Hard To Portray Their Appearances

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