Holbein

American  

[hohl-bahyn, hawl-bahyn] / ˈhoʊl baɪn, ˈhɔl baɪn /

noun

1. Hans the elder, 1465?–1524, German painter.

2. his son Hans the younger, 1497?–1543, German painter who worked chiefly in England.

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Holbein British  

/ ˈhɔlbain /

noun

1. Hans (hans), known as Holbein the Elder. 1465– 1524, German painter

2. his son, Hans, known as Holbein the Younger. 1497–1543, German painter and engraver; court painter to Henry VIII of England (1536–43). He is noted particularly for his portraits, such as those of Erasmus (1524; 1532) and Sir Thomas More (1526)

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Example Sentences

Inspired by Hans Holbein, this portrait of the English novelist and his artist partner was one of the first celebratory portrayals of a gay couple.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

It exists within a precious collection of drawings of Tudor court members by the masterful artist Hans Holbein the Younger, now held by the Royal Collection Trust.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Despite these opposing theories, what is widely believed, based on written evidence, is that the collection of Holbein drawings does indeed contain a portrait of Anne Boleyn - somewhere.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But by the time Holbein returned to England, in late 1531 or early 1532, More was increasingly at odds with the king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Eighty-seven drawings by Holbein in Windsor Castle, containing an equal number of portraits, of persons chiefly of high quality, testify to his industry in the years which divide 1528 from 1543.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various