126 research outputs found
Anne of Cleves: Enigmatic Queen
No full textThis paper reviews non-fiction sources to determine the traditional and orthodox views and the revisionist views of Anne of Cleves, arguing that since the same general primary sources are used in every secondary source, the differences in interpretation are due to the social and cultural locations of the historians. Anne of Cleves developed from a footnote in Tudor history, to having value as one of King Henry VIII’s wives, and has only recently been acknowledged as her own person. This paper examines the plethora of interpretations that are attributed to Anne of Cleves, as well as common factual mistakes that persist to this day, ut in the end Anne of Cleves remains an enigma
Watkins, Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII's Unwanted Wife (Chronos, 2018)
No full textReview of Sarah-Beth Watkin, Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII's Unwanted Wife (Winchester: Chronos Books, 2018)
Mission Impossible? Ambassador Karl Harst, Anne of Cleves, and their struggles to secure the strategic alliance between Cleves and England
No full textMuch has been written about the marriage between Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII, but scholars mostly had to rely on the sources that came from an English perspective and narrative. To enable a more balanced view on the encounter between England and Cleves and on the marriage, source material needs to be included that was created from the perspective of the side of Cleves. As only parts of the dispatches of Karl Harst, ambassador of Cleves to England 1540-1542, have been published before and furthermore between 110 to 150 years ago, this thesis aims to fill a gap. It provides transcripts of Harst's letters written in 1540 during the brief period of marriage between Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII and of diplomatic alliance between Cleves and England, as well as fresh perspectives and new insights into a topic that supposedly was exhaustingly covered
Three Dinners in Richmond
No full textA creative writing submission, in novel form, on the divorce and subsequent life of Anne of Cleves exploring the constraints and techniques of literary historic fiction.Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Englis
Reproduction of Holbein's Anne of Cleves
No full textThis object was photographed and inventoried during summer 2017 by Jane Esklidsen '19 and Reagan Alley '18. It was uploaded to DLynx during fall 2018. Please note that the date issued field refers to the date of the digital object's creation. The temporal coverage field contains date information for the actual physical object, when known.This is a color print of a young woman. She is wearing a dark red dress with gold embellishments. She is wearing two necklaces and a choker with a large cross hanging from it. She also wears a headpiece that is gold and lace. Her hands are clasped in front of her and she wears three gold rings. At the bottom center of the print is a tag taped on which says 115. The frame is dark brown. On the back is a note in the center of the top which reads "115. Reproduction of Holbein's / Anne of Cleves. Gift from Dorcas Hedden / to Floy K. Hanson for the Jessie L. Clough / Collection." The frame is wood brown and holds glass, there is a smaller frame which is gold and is damaged in the top right corner
Devoted Christian, Dominant Duchess, Diminished Historical Recognition: Author Portraiture in the Hours of Catherine of Cleves
No full textOwner portraits often appear in the illuminations or historiated initials of the popular late-medieval devotional, the book of hours. By the 13th century, a text known as the book of hours had filled a much sought-after longing of the laity to mimic the practices of the clergy. Through the production of this new lay prayer book, the practice of monastic communities gathering at canonical hours to recite prayers could now be practiced individually by lay people. These prayer books were often commissioned for, and at times by, women. This paper will discuss one specific book of hours, commissioned by a 15th century Duchess, Catherine of Cleves. The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, illuminated by the Master of Catherine of Cleves, a famously original artist recognized as the finest illuminator of the medieval northern Netherlands, is a masterpiece. The incredibly detailed miniatures display not only a unique and lavish display of biblical narrative, but the author portraits and full pages on which they appear offer a very personal look into the life and priorities of its owner and commissioner, Catherine of Cleves. This paper seeks to explore the leaves of the Hours of Catherine of Cleves where her portrait appears. I examine the purposeful prominence of feminine themes as well as emphasis on her personal heraldry and ancestors, rather than that of her husband. These purposeful emphases support that Catherine was not only the commissioner, but also involved in artistic decisions surrounding key images included in her book of hours.</p
Devoted Christian, Dominant Duchess, Diminished Historical Recognition: Author Portraiture in the Hours of Catherine of Cleves
No full textOwner portraits often appear in the illuminations or historiated initials of the popular late-medieval devotional, the book of hours. By the 13th century, a text known as the book of hours had filled a much sought-after longing of the laity to mimic the practices of the clergy. Through the production of this new lay prayer book, the practice of monastic communities gathering at canonical hours to recite prayers could now be practiced individually by lay people. These prayer books were often commissioned for, and at times by, women. This paper will discuss one specific book of hours, commissioned by a 15th century Duchess, Catherine of Cleves. The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, illuminated by the Master of Catherine of Cleves, a famously original artist recognized as the finest illuminator of the medieval northern Netherlands, is a masterpiece. The incredibly detailed miniatures display not only a unique and lavish display of biblical narrative, but the author portraits and full pages on which they appear offer a very personal look into the life and priorities of its owner and commissioner, Catherine of Cleves. This paper seeks to explore the leaves of the Hours of Catherine of Cleves where her portrait appears. I examine the purposeful prominence of feminine themes as well as emphasis on her personal heraldry and ancestors, rather than that of her husband. These purposeful emphases support that Catherine was not only the commissioner, but also involved in artistic decisions surrounding key images included in her book of hours.</p
Efficacy of second line agents for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer progressing after docetaxel: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
No full textFraming Queenship: Gender, Power, and Political Representation in Holbein’s Portraits of Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves
No full textThis paper explores the intricate relationship between queenship, gender, and political representation as depicted in Hans Holbein’s portraits of Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves, two wives of Henry VIII. By analyzing these works within the framework of Tudor England\u27s gender dynamics, we can better understand how Holbein’s portraits transcend mere artistic expression to serve as critical commentaries on the roles of women in a predominantly patriarchal society. Recent scholarly trends emphasize the significance of gender in the interpretation of historical art, revealing how these portraits reflect, challenge, and reinforce the societal constructs of their time. This study focuses on Holbein’s portrayal of each queen, illustrating how he not only represents them as individual figures but also frames them as potent symbols within the Tudor legacy. By examining the technical and thematic nuances of Holbein\u27s work, this paper will uncover the layered narratives regarding femininity and power embedded in these portraits. Through a comparative analysis of the expectations placed upon women during the Tudor period, I will decode the implicit messages within their depictions, thereby revealing how Holbein\u27s artistry functions as both a personal and political statement, significantly contributing to the enduring legacy of Henry VIII\u27s wives.
In examining Holbein\u27s portraits of Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves, it becomes evident that each painting serves not only as a likeness of the subjects but also as a complex commentary on their respective roles within the royal court. Holbein\u27s meticulous attention to detail, from the elaborate costumes to the carefully chosen backgrounds, reflects the societal expectations and political nuances of queenship during the Tudor era
The association between prostatitis and prostate cancer. Systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textObjective: The main outcome of this review was the association between a history of clinical chronic prostatitis (NIH category II or III) and a histologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer.Materials and methods: Crude odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to analyze dichotomous data. For analysis of pooled data we adopted a random-effects model and the inverse variance weighing method. Heterogeneity was assessed by calculating the I-2 value.Results: Out of 2794 screened records, we retrieved 16 full-text articles written in English, reporting the data of 15 case-control studies, involving 422.943 patients. Pooled analysis resulted in a significant crude odds ratio of 1.83 (95% CI: 1.43 to 2.35; P < 0.00001). The total set of data showed considerable heterogeneity (I-2 = 91%). Both the Egger's test and the Begg's test for funnel plot asymmetry did not reach statistical significance. The 'trim and fill' method applied to the funnel plot imputed 3 missing studies and the resulting adjusted estimate of the odds ratio was 2.12 (95% CI: 1.38 to 3.22). According to GRADE criteria, the overall quality of the meta-analysis data is low, mainly due to the presence of bias, confounders and extreme effect size outliers. Five among the included studies reported data assessed in 8015 African-American subjects. Pooled analysis resulted in a non-significant crude odds ratio of 1.59 (95% CI: 0.71 to 3.57; P = 0.26), and considerable heterogeneity (I-2 = 90%).Conclusions: Meta-analysis of 15 case-control studies shows that a history of clinical chronic prostatitis can significantly increase the odds for prostate cancer in the general population, whereas such association in African-American individuals remains uncertain
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