Holbein

[ hohl-bahyn; German hawl-bahyn ]

noun

1. Hans [hahns], the elder, 1465?–1524, German painter.
2. his son Hans the younger, 1497?–1543, German painter who worked chiefly in England.

Holbein

/ ˈhɔlbain /

noun

1. HolbeinHans14651524MGermanARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Hans (hans), known as Holbein the Elder. 1465– 1524, German painter
2. HolbeinHans14971543MGermanARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: engraver 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)

Example Sentences

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.

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He even sent the artist Holbein abroad to paint potential lovers.

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In this portrait of tiny dimensions the Prince is represented in fancy costume, after the manner of Holbein.

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Full-length figures of county worthies hung around, in all varieties of costume, from the days of Holbein to the present time.

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Holbein three or four times, in precious pieces, highest wrought.

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There is an old German engraving, in the manner of Holbein, which represents an aged man near a grave, wringing his hands.

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By the side of it is a wonderful portrait by Holbein, which I especially enjoyed looking at.

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