Revealing Secrets: Uncovering Hidden Meanings and Identifying Sitters in Portraits

In this episode, I am joined by art historians Mell Taylor and Dr. Emma Cahill to discuss symbolism in portraiture. We cover a vast range of topics and portraits, including the one that used to be called Katherine of Aragon, which is now proposed to be Mary Tudor (sister of Henry VIII) - find out why it cannot be Mary! We also talk about exotic animals in portraiture like unicorns, monkeys, dragons, guinea pigs and so much more! -- Watch video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/S8qKhsILU_8 -- Image links: Elizabethan siblings with guinea pig Portrait of Steven van Herwijck Portrait of woman with parrot The Assumption of the Virgin Portrait of Diego de Guevara Catherine of Aragon as the Magdalene Lady with a squirrel (and bird) Young woman with unicorn in lap (Raphael) The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Guests: Mell Taylor and Dr. Emma Cahill Marron Images: all images in the public domain -- Commercial-free for patrons! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support