Hans Holbein the Younger
(1497 or 1498-1543), Painter, printmaker and designer; son of Hans Holbein the ElderSitter associated with 25 portraits
Artist associated with 310 portraits
Painter, printmaker and designer, best known for the compelling realism of his portraits. He learnt painting from his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, and worked in Basle, Switzerland, before moving to England in 1526-28. He returned in 1531/2 and remained here until his death. He depicted some of the most prominent figures at the court of Henry VIII. Over eighty of his portrait drawings survive, in addition to miniatures and full-length portraits in oil, providing a remarkable document of the period. The demand for his work increased in the years following his death due to both the importance of his sitters and his own fame and reputation as an artist. As a result there was a lively market for copies of his portraits.
after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, 17th century
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after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, 17th century
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after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, 17th century
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published by Musaeo Feschiano (Faesch Museum), after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, 17th century
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by and published by Hendrik Hondius (Hond)
etching and line engraving, published circa 1610
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probably by and published by Lucas Vorsterman, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, circa 1647-1650s
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by Richard Gaywood, published by Peter Stent, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, circa 1647-1665
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, published by Joachim Ottens, and published by Frederick de Wit, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647 (1543)
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, published by Frederick de Wit, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647 (1543)
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647 (1543)
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probably by and published by Lucas Vorsterman, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, circa 1647-1650s
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by Richard Gaywood, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, circa 1647-1665
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published by Balthasar Moncornet, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving and etching, 1658
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published by Balthasar Moncornet, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving and etching, 1658
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after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
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after Unknown artist
etching, perhaps 18th century
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by G. Barrett, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 18th century
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Called Hans Holbein the Younger; Hans Holbein the Younger
published by Musaeo Feschiano (Faesch Museum), after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching and line engraving, 18th century
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after Unknown artist
line engraving, 18th century
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by Nicoló Billy, probably after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1748
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by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by John Girtin
etching, possibly early 19th century
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published by Franz Hanfstaengl, after Hans Holbein the Younger
chromolithograph, mid 19th century (1523-1524)
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by Friedrich Weber, published by Artaria & Fontaine, and published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co, and published by Goupil & Co, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published circa 1810-1837 (1523-1524)
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