Holbein

[ hohl-bahyn; German hawl-bahyn ]

/ ˈhoʊl baɪn; German ˈhɔl baɪn /

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noun

Hans

[hahns], /hɑns/, "the elder", 1465?–1524, German painter.

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

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Words nearby Holbein

hol-, hola, holandric, holarchy, Holarctic, Holbein, Holberg, Holbrook, HOLC, hold, hold a candle to, not

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How to use Holbein in a sentence

This major show, featuring paintings and drawings, is a collaboration with the Morgan Library and Museum in New York and is billed as the first major presentation of Holbein’s art in the United States.
Museums are still mounting major exhibitions this fall, with no shortage of big-name artists|Sebastian Smee|September 10, 2021|Washington Post
He even sent the artist Holbein abroad to paint potential lovers.
Vladimir Putin on Group Sex & More Sex Talk by World Leaders|The Daily Beast|September 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In this portrait of tiny dimensions the Prince is represented in fancy costume, after the manner of Holbein.
Bastien Lepage|Fr. Crastre
Full-length figures of county worthies hung around, in all varieties of costume, from the days of Holbein to the present time.
Ruth|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Holbein three or four times, in precious pieces, highest wrought.
Art in England|Dutton Cook
There is an old German engraving, in the manner of Holbein, which represents an aged man near a grave, wringing his hands.
Library Notes|A. P. Russell
By the side of it is a wonderful portrait by Holbein, which I especially enjoyed looking at.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot

British Dictionary definitions for Holbein

Holbein

/ (German ˈhɔlbain) /

noun

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

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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