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.
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, 16th century
NPG 1083
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on paper, 16th century, based on a work of circa 1527
NPG 2821
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1527
NPG 3543
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1527
NPG 306
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, early 17th century, based on a work of 1527
NPG 2094
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1528
NPG 5245
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on paper, mounted onto panel, circa 1530-1599
NPG 5583
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, early 17th century, based on a work of 1532-1533
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1727
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger
watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, circa 1532-1533
NPG 6310
King Henry VIII; King Henry VII
by Hans Holbein the Younger
ink and watercolour, circa 1536-1537
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 4027
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on copper, probably 17th century, based on a work of 1536
NPG 157
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1536
NPG 4912
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
studio of Hans Holbein the Younger
watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, circa 1537
NPG 6311
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of circa 1540-1543
NPG 210
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, mid 16th century, based on a work of circa 1540
NPG 1035
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, 16th century, based on a work of circa 1540
NPG 2809
after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, circa 1542
NPG 1132
Sir Thomas More, his father, his household and his descendants
by Rowland Lockey, after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on canvas, 1593
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 2765
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