Hans Holbein the Younger

Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543) was a Holy Roman Empire painter, printmaker and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Hans Holby; Hans Ubeno; Hans II Holben; Giovanni Holbense; Orbens Svizzero; Jean Holbein.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with German Renaissance and Northern Renaissance. Work is classified under portrait painting, portrait and religious art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Bologna, Florence and Rome. Works named in the authority record include The Ambassadors, Madonna enthroned with child and two figures, Darmstadt Madonna and The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb. Catalogue entries for prints and multiples state process, state, edition and watermark or paper. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German artist and printmaker (1497–1543)

Sources

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    “Hans Holbein the Younger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q48319: Hans Holbein the Younger

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