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Hans Holbein the Younger
German artist and printmaker (1497–1543).
The record
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German artist and printmaker. Born in 1497 in Augsburg, Younger died on 29 November 1543 in London.
Positions held include court painter. Notable works include The Ambassadors, Madonna enthroned with child and two figures and Darmstadt Madonna.
With a Wikipedia article in 72 languages, Hans Holbein the Younger is No. 6,872 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1497, Augsburg
- Died
- 29 November 1543, London
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
- Known as
- Painter, printmaker, illustrator
- Field
- Art
- Genres
- Portrait painting, portrait, religious art
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 72
Did you know
46
Lived to 46.
39
One of 39 people in the Index born in Augsburg, with Bertolt Brecht.
72
Has a Wikipedia article in 72 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Court painter
Connections
Hans Holbein the Younger
- FatherHans Holbein the Elder
- SiblingAmbrosius Holbein
- ChildPhilipp Holbein I
2 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- The Ambassadors
- Madonna enthroned with child and two figures
- Darmstadt Madonna
- The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb
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