Holbein's extraordinary 'Ambassadors' | National Gallery

Who were the French ambassadors so elegantly depicted in Holbein's masterpiece and how did King Henry VIII's astronomer become involved? Find out all this and more with Susan Foister, our Deputy Director and Director of Public Engagement. Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting...

38 min - Art, Music & Design - The National Gallery

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