William Scrots (fl.1537-1553) was a Flemish painter active in England from about 1537 to 1553, known primarily for his royal portraits, especially those of King Edward VI. He served as the King's Painter and created portraits of the young king, some of which used a virtuoso technique of distorted perspective, known as anamorphosis.
Scrots was a painter in the service of King Henry VIII and then his son, King Edward VI.
He is most famous for his portraits of Edward VI, many of which survive today, often attributed to his workshop or "followers".
He was known for using an unusual and virtuoso technique of distorted perspective (anamorphosis) in some of his works.
His active period in England is generally given as 1537-1553, coinciding with the reign of Edward VI.
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Scrots, William (fl.1537-1553) - Princess Elizabeth I
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