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
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
Erasmus instead hired Holbein, who was no more than 26.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The Queen’s dressing-room and writing-closet, and Queen Mary’s state bedchamber, which follow, contain many fine pictures, by Holbein, Sir Peter Lely, Sebastian del Piombo, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Durer, and others.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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