A 16th Century Sketch of Anne Boleyn More Likely Depicted Her Mother

A historical sketch attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger is being reevaluated as researchers suggest it may actually depict Elizabeth Howard, Anne Boleyn's mother, rather than Boleyn herself.

The sketch in question has been attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, a renowned artist of the Tudor period. Traditionally, it has been celebrated as one of the few visual representations of Boleyn, who was executed in 1536. The AI analysis, however, suggests that the facial features and style of dress are more consistent with … Read more