The Family of Henry VIII: Allegory of the Tudor Succession. Attributed to Lucas de Heere (1534-1584). Oil on canvas
Henry VIII, the founder of the Church of England, sits on his throne, and passes the sword of justice to his Protestant son Edward VI. Queen Elizabeth I is on the right, holding the hand of Peace and followed by Plenty. On the left are Elizabeth's Catholic half-sister and predecessor Mary I and her husband Philip II of Spain, with Mars, the God of War. This picture celebrates the harmony established by Queen Elizabeth I.
Accepted in lieu of tax by HM Government and allocated to Amgueddfa Cymru -“ National Museum Wales, 1991. NMW A 564