Analyze and Interpret: The work of art I chose to analyse was , Armored Garniture,  by Hans Holbein. This piece of armor was made in 1587 in Greenwich. The armor has very intricate gold detailing across its entire frame. This is very small and detailed and hard to see if not zoomed in on closely. It was believed to be made by order for Henry VIII, which would explain the elaborate detail. Since there seems to be so much decoration on the piece it was most likely not made for war or a tournament, but for decoration. In the extra information it mentioned it might have been a gift to a french ambassador. In addition to this piece of armor Holbein created many other works of art for royal members. It can be interpreted his work was well respected. It could convey some of the political climate at the time because it was a gift to the French Ambassador showing that Henry VIII was trying to improve relations.

1. Artist: Hans Holbein
Name:  Armor Garniture
Date: 1527
Material: steel, gold, leather, copper alloys
2. Produced in 1527, Greenwich. The king was Henry VIII was king at the time. Shortly after this piece was created Henry VIII was excommunicated by the pope.
3. The art is arranged on a block of wood. There is detail all along the armor. The form is in the shape of a human. It is a functional piece, used either for wearing in the royal court, or possibly battle.
4. Gift to French Ambassador