Workshop Of Hans Holbein The Younger

Place: Basel

Born: 1497

Death: 1543

Biography:

The Workshop Of Hans Holbein The Younger was a group of artists who worked under the direction of Hans Holbein the Younger, a German-Swiss painter and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style. He is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. The workshop produced religious art, satire, and Reformation propaganda, and made a significant contribution to the history of book design.

Early Career

was born in Augsburg but worked mainly in Basel as a young artist. At first, he painted murals and religious works, and designed stained glass windows and illustrations for books from the printer Johann Froben. He also painted an occasional portrait, making his international mark with portraits of humanist Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam.

Artistic Style

The Northern Renaissance style, which Hans Holbein the Younger worked in, was characterized by an increased focus on humanism, realism, and perspective. His art has sometimes been called realist, since he drew and painted with a rare precision. His portraits were renowned in their time for their likeness, and it is through his eyes that many famous figures of his day are pictured today.

Notable Works

Some notable works by Hans Holbein the Younger include:

• Portrait of Jakob Meyer zum Hasen, a painting that showcases his mastery of portrait art.
• Portrait of Lady Mary Guildford, a seminal work that encapsulates the essence of Northern Renaissance portraiture.
• Sir Richard Southwell, a painting that demonstrates his ability to capture the character of his subjects.

Museums and Collections

Many of Hans Holbein the Younger's works can be found in museums such as the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany. The museum has a comprehensive collection of European paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries, including works by Hans Holbein the Younger. For more information about Wikioo.org's handmade oil paintings reproductions and print on canvas of famous artwork from Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, please visit: https://Wikioo.org/@@/9AVDSJ-Painting-Process--looking-over-the-artist’s-shoulder-–-2/2.

Legacy

art has had a lasting impact on the world of portraiture and beyond. He is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century, and his work continues to be studied and admired by scholars and art enthusiasts alike. His legacy can be seen in the many artists who have followed in his footsteps, and his influence can still be felt in the world of art today. Wikioo.org has a wide range of Hans Holbein the Younger's paintings, including Portrait of Jakob Meyer zum Hasen and Portrait of Lady Mary Guildford. For more information about these paintings and others, please visit: https://Wikioo.org/@/Workshop-Of-Hans-Holbein-The-Younger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Holbein_the_Younger https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3B9X3 https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3ARJM-The-Museum-der-Stadt-Solothurn-(Germany)-A-Hidden-Gem-of-Art-and-History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_art https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Master