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'''Hans Holbein the Younger''' (1497 – 1543) was a German Northern [[The Renaissance|Renaissance]] [[painter]], specialized in [[portraits]]; son of [http://www.abcgallery.com/H/holbein/fholbein.html Hans Holbein the Elder]. Hans Holbein, the Younger is known for the compelling realism of his portraits, the most notable of which depict the royal court of Henry VIII. [http://www.biography.com/people/hans-holbein-the-younger-37978] | '''Hans Holbein the Younger''' (1497 – 1543) was a German Northern [[The Renaissance|Renaissance]] [[painter]], specialized in [[portraits]]; son of [http://www.abcgallery.com/H/holbein/fholbein.html Hans Holbein the Elder]. Hans Holbein, the Younger is known for the compelling realism of his portraits, the most notable of which depict the royal court of Henry VIII. [http://www.biography.com/people/hans-holbein-the-younger-37978] | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, April 12, 2014
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543) was a German Northern Renaissance painter, specialized in portraits; son of Hans Holbein the Elder. Hans Holbein, the Younger is known for the compelling realism of his portraits, the most notable of which depict the royal court of Henry VIII. [1]
Portrait of Sir Thomas More
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam
Portrait of Robert Cheseman
Portrait of Henry VIII
Portrait of Henry VIII
"The French Ambassadors" is the most famous work by Holbein. It is more than just a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve.
It reflects the political relationship between England and France, the religious revolution at the time, as well as his personal philosophy of life. [2]
See also
External links
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Hans Holbein the Younger Olga's Gallery.
