Holbein
Americannoun
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Hans the elder, 1465?–1524, German painter.
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his son Hans the younger, 1497?–1543, German painter who worked chiefly in England.
noun
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Hans (hans), known as Holbein the Elder. 1465– 1524, German painter
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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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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
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
A certain fateful missive brought Holbein to Thomas More, one of Henry VIII’s most trusted advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The well-known three-quarter length at Windsor, usually attributed to Holbein, is by an inferior artist.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
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