Episode 318 - Hans Holbein: Renaissance Master with Dr Elizabeth Goldring

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.7 • 967 Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Elizabeth Goldring about her new biography 'Holbein: Renaissance Master'. They trace Hans Holbein’s journey from Augsburg and Basel to Tudor England, his key patrons including Erasmus and Thomas More, his role at Henry VIII’s court, and his lasting impact on portraiture and Tudor culture. The conversation also highlights archival discoveries, Holbein’s workshop practices, the Greenwich revels, and the painter’s remarkable ability to adapt politically and artistically through changing times. Learn more about Dr Goldring https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/ren/centrestaff/elizabethgoldring/ The Tudor Heart Appeal https://www.britishmuseum.org/tudor-heart-appeal Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.7	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniga.
1:03.5	Thank you so much for joining me today.
1:05.7	As always, a huge thank you to the generous listeners who continue to support Talking Tudors on Patreon,
1:11.8	and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate and review the show. As an
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1:52.1	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Goldring back to the podcast to chat about her latest book, Holbein Renaissance Master, which will be published
2:02.3	in the UK on the 11th of November 2025 and in the USA on the 6th of January 26. You can,
2:10.2	however, pre-order your copy today. Elizabeth Goldring is an honorary reader at the University of Warwick
2:16.2	and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
2:18.7	and the Royal Historical Society. She's the author of, among other works, Nicholas Hiliard,
2:24.9	Life of an Artist and Robert Dudley, Earl of Lester and the World of Elizabethan Art.
2:30.2	Let's dive straight into our conversation. Welcome to Talking Tudors, Elizabeth.
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