A Timeless Momento
Commission a Holbein Sketch
Would you love to be immortalised in your own Holbein portrait, just as the Tudor court was around 500 years ago? Perhaps you are looking for an extra special gift for a loved one or maybe commemorate a special occasion like an engagement or wedding – Tudor style!
In partnership with talented artist, Rebecca Monet, Simply Tudor Tours can make another of your Tudor dreams come true!
Image ~ HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER
MEET JENNIFER
OUR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Hi! I’m Rebecca Monet, a Student of Holbein and Resident Artist for Simply Tudor Tours.
My ancestors hailed from Norfolk, and in the summer of 2023, I had the extraordinary privilege of staying at one of their former homes—The Old Hall near Norwich—now lovingly restored by Brigitte and Tom Webster of TudorExperience.com.
Fueled by my lifelong fascination with history, I published the Queen Anne Boleyn Paper Doll Book in 2020. As a passionate artist, this project sparked a desire to keep blending art and history, which led to the creation of my YouTube series, Holbein & History. In each episode, I sketch and chat with writers, historians, and fellow enthusiasts from across the historical community. My goal is to help others feel a deep connection to the past, while honouring the brilliance of Holbein’s style and technique. I have now partnered with Simply Tudor Tours to make that happen.
If you’d like to commission a portrait, please get in touch via the ‘Contact Us’ button below.
THE PORTRAITS
Sarah MORRIS
“Oh, this is glorious. I love it..You have done a truly amazing job.”
Dr Sarah Morris, known online as The Tudor Travel Guide and co-founder of Simply Tudor Tours, is a passionate Tudor historian, author, and founder of Simply Tudor Tours. With a deep love for bringing the past to life, she has written several acclaimed books and launched The Tudor Travel Guide, a beloved resource for history enthusiasts. She also hosts an engaging podcast and curates immersive tours that connect travelers with the rich history of Tudor England. Sarah believes that it’s only time, not space, that separates us from the past, and she’s dedicated to building a vibrant community of fellow history lovers.
– Sarah Morris
Joann DELLANEVA
“What a unique and lovely way to combine history, art, and the imagination — I was thrilled to see it.”
JoAnn DellaNeva is professor of Romance languages and literatures at the University of Notre Dame, where she served as associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Arts and Letters and as chair of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. She is the translator of ‘The Death of Anne Boleyn’ – a translation of the sixteen century work of Lancelot de Carles.
– Joann DellaNeva
Tracy BORMAN
“Seeing myself as a Tudor is just incredible and such an inspiration.”
“I can’t tell you what a complete honour and joy it is that you created this for me. Seeing myself as a Tudor is just incredible and such an inspiration. This is something Master Holbein himself would have been proud of. I really can’t thank you enough.”
