Hans Holbein the Younger (1498-1543) - he is called "the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, a painter of the Late Gothic School - worked in what has been termed the Northern Renaissance Style, producing prints and paintings throughout his career.
As a young artist, Holbein is known to have found work in Basel painting murals and religious works, including designs for stained glass windows and printed books. It was during that period that he prepared the images to accompany Erasmus' classic work Moriae Encomium, in addition to his suite that was subsequently published as
In 1526, Holbein traveled to England carrying a recommendation from Erasmus and quickly gained patrons among the humanist circle of Thomas More before returning to Basel for four years. By 1532, Holbein had re-established his career in England and by 1538, he had been appointed King's Painter to King Henry VIII - an appointment he retained until his death.
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Above, we show Holbein's self-portrait
depicting the artist at the age of 45
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