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In the Renaissance, kings rarely traveled to find a bride rather an artist was sent to paint her likeness. These artisans were often not the official court painter but lesser known ones who also illuminated manuscripts as their highly refined trade. One particular Netherlands family established a workshop serving the British monarch, Henry the VIII. They produced miniature portraits called Limnings, setting a trend that would continue in England and on the Continent for centuries. For today�s celebrated personages, Digital Limnings are also miniature memories where the past is stored in the present.