'The Clouds that Gather Round The Setting Sun or Cardinal Wolsey in Disgrace'. By John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923). Henry VIII and Thomas Cranmer confronting Cardinal Wolsey in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. It is said that in the time leading up to his dismissal Cardinal Wolsey (c1473-1530) would spend hours contemplating in his garden ignoring visitors, however powerful or important they might be.

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