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Sep 2024
54m 59s

The Queen Portraitist: Susanna Horenbout

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
About this episode

You may recognize the name Susanna Horenbout, but how much do you really know about her story? Today, I'm excited to have Dr. Emma, our resident art historian, with us to dive into the fascinating life of this remarkable artist and explore her connections to the Tudor court and beyond!

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Credits:

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron

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