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 Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
published by Balthasar Moncornet, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
probably published by Balthasar Moncornet, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, mid-late 17th century
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1646
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1646
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1646
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1646
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Queen Mary I when Princess Mary
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, possibly 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, possibly 1647
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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, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647 (1540s)
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Queen Mary I when Princess Mary
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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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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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Mary (née Wotton), Lady Guildford
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Queen Mary I when Princess Mary
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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Queen Mary I when Princess Mary
by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1647
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1648
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1648
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by Wenceslaus Hollar, published by Adam Alexius Bierling, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1649
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Lady Margaret Butts (née Bacon)
by Wenceslaus Hollar, published by Adam Alexius Bierling, after Hans Holbein the Younger
etching, 1649
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