Jane Seymour Portrait replica girdle belt, ‘The Whitehall Mural’ by Hans Holbein the Younger

In 1537, Hans Holbein the Younger painted a vast mural of the Tudor dynasty. It depicted King Henry VIII, his father Henry VII and each of their wives: Jane Seymour and Elizabeth of York.

The mural was part of a wider decorative scheme in Whitehall Palace, a warren of residences covering 23 acres which had been seized after the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey in 1529.

The Whitehall Mural, as it came to be known, was commissioned at some point during Henry’s brief marriage to his third wife, Jane Seymour, which lasted from 30 May 1536 to 24 October 1537. The mural may have been commissioned to celebrate their marriage, or perhaps to pre-empt the birth of what was hoped to be a long-awaited male heir. Jane did indeed give birth to a son (the future Edward VI) in 1537 but died of postnatal complications less than two weeks later.

This belt is a full long length Tudor style girdle belt for historical reenactment. It is my replica of the belt worn by Jane Seymour in the portrait and features golden urns, a double pearl waistband and a silk tassel.

The belt is full adjustable to fit with a sturdy extension chain to the back and waist.
**Hand crafted to order and will take me a few days to make.**

The belt is photographed on a Tudor gown to show you the full effect. The purchase price is for the belt only.

The belt will come wrapped in rose tissue paper and a pretty organza gift bag.