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Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543 CE) was a German Renaissance painter who is most famous for his portraits. A versatile artist and superb draughtsman, Holbein was accomplished in different mediums from woodcut engravings to murals...
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Thomas Cromwell by Hans Holbein the Younger
A 16th century CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger of Thomas Cromwell (l. c. 1485-1540 CE) who served as Chancellor to Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (The Frick Collection, New York)
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Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger
A scene showing an Abbot and Death from the Dance of Death series of woodprints by Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543 CE). c. 1525 CE.
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Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger
A portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger of Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger (d. 1554 CE) who infamously led a failed rebellion against Mary I of England (r. 1553-1558 CE) in 1554 CE. (The Weiss Gallery, London)
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Jane Seymour by Hans Holbein
A c. 1537 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger of Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)
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Anne of Cleves by Hans Holbein
A c. 1539 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Louvre Museum, Paris)
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Anne Boleyn by Hans Holbein
A sketch by Hans Holbein the Younger thought by some scholars (but not all) to be of Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536 CE), the second wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Royal Collection)
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Catherine Howard by Hans Holbein
A c. 1540 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger identified by some scholars as depicting Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Royal Collection)
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16th century CE Desk with Lute, Globe and Books
A detail of a mid-16th century CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger showing a desk with a lute, globe and books. From 'The Ambassadors', c. 1533 CE. (National Gallery, London)
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Thomas Howard, Lord High Steward
A painting of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1574 CE) who served as Lord High Steward amongst many other offices of state in a long career. (Painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, Windsor Castle, England)