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
chromolithograph, late 20th century (circa 1527)
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after Hans Holbein the Younger
chromolithograph, 1978 or before (circa 1526)
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printed by Harrison & Sons Ltd, issued by The Post Office, after Hans Holbein the Younger
colour photogravure postage stamp, issued 21 January 1997
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printed by Harrison & Sons Ltd, issued by The Post Office, after Hans Holbein the Younger
sheet of six colour photogravure postage stamps, issued 21 January 1997
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by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, circa 1700-1724
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by Jacobus Houbraken, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1740
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Unknown woman formerly known as Anne Boleyn
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, circa 1746
NPG D20391
Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Jacob Folkema, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1750-1757
NPG D39020
by John Faber Jr, published by John Bowles, after Hans Holbein the Younger
mezzotint, published circa 1750-1775
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling, printed by J. Becker, published by Ernst Arnold, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, mid 19th century
NPG D39019
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