Holbein

[ hohl-bahyn; German hawl-bahyn ]

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noun

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

Holbein

/ ˈhɔlbain /

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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