Hans Holbein

About the Artist

Hans Holbein was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1497 and died in 1543, a painter of the Renaissance. Drawn to art through his father's influence, he became court painter to Henry VIII and gained renown across Europe. His work is celebrated for its outstanding portraiture, marked by refined silhouettes and detailed depiction. His style, which balanced religious themes with secular elements, embodies the essence of German Renaissance painting. Signature works include his portraits of Henry VIII and Erasmus, and 'The Dance of Death,' rich with religious symbolism.