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Henry VIII's pose, with his right arm bent so that his elbow is thrust forward, conveys confidence and conviction; the positioning of his body forms a rectangle that nearly fills the bottom 3/4 of the picture plane. Also, the variety and textures of the materials in his clothes are intended to convey Henry's extraordinary wealth. Holbein has captured a facial expression in which Henry VII appears wise and intelligent.

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Q: What was Hans Holbein the Younger communicating about his world when he painted 'Henry VIII'?
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