Hans Holbein II (1497 - 1543)
1497Augsburg (Schwaben), Germany1543-11-29London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Germany
Hans Holbein II
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German-Swiss painter and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style, and is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. He also produced religious art, satire, and Reformation propaganda, and he made a significant contribution to the history of book design. He is called "the Younger" to distinguish him from his father Hans Holbein the Elder, an accomplished painter of the Late Gothic school.
Date and place of birt: | 1497, Augsburg (Schwaben), Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 29 november 1543, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Germany |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter |
Genre: | Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Northern Renaissance, Renaissance |