Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 or 1498-1543)
Sitter associated with 12 portraits
Artist associated with 296 portraits
A German painter, printmaker and designer, Holbein became best known in England for the compelling realism of his portraits. The son of artist Hans Holbein the Elder, he learnt painting from his father and worked in Basle, Switzerland, before moving to London. Holbein worked in England from 1526-28 and returned in 1531/2, remaining here until his death. In addition to becoming court painter to Henry VIII he painted several courtiers, gentry and merchants. Over eighty portrait drawings survive, in addition to miniatures and full-length portraits in oil, providing a remarkable document of the period.
by Lucas Vorsterman, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D24341
by Richard Gaywood, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, probably mid 17th century
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, probably mid 17th century
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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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after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving and etching, 18th century
NPG D24346
by G. Barrett, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D24349
by Nicoló Billy, probably after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1748
NPG D35935
by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D24347
by John Girtin
etching, possibly early 19th century
NPG D24348
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)
NPG D18947
published by Franz Hanfstaengl, after Hans Holbein the Younger
chromolithograph, mid 19th century (1523–1524)
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All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
Hans Holbein the Younger
Places
Germany
London
Switzerland
