Henry VIII: Patron or Plunderer?

King Henry VIII had a fascinating and enlightening relationship with art. He came to the throne as the renaissance swept across Europe, yet England's new King never lost sight of the medieval chivalry of his forefathers. Architectural historian Jonathan Foyle looks at the palaces, tapestries, music and paintings created in the King's name.

Category

Documentary / Art / History

Original air date

17/06/2009