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Holbein

By Elizabeth Goldring

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Holbein

By Elizabeth Goldring

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A definitive biography of the artist who, more than any other, has shaped our image of the Tudor court   This landmark scholarly biography of Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543), court painter to Henry VIII, breathes new life into Holbein's story. From his early days in Augsburg and Basel to his lasting impact on British art and culture, this definitive account breathes new life into Holbein's story, shedding light on the artist whose paintings would shape perceptions of the Tudor court for five hundred years.   Written in accessible, engaging prose, the book explores Holbein's famous portraits of Tudor figures-Henry VIII, his queens, would-be wives, and leading courtiers such as Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell-and examines iconic works, including The Ambassadors. Beyond biography, it situates Holbein's art within the broader context of Tudor Britain, tracing the birth of collecting, connoisseurship, and art history itself.   Beautifully illustrated, with rarely seen paintings from private collections, this volume weaves the latest research-including new archival discoveries and scientific analysis-into a fresh examination of Holbein's life and work.   Distributed for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
417
Release Date:
2026-01-06
Publication Date:
2025-11-11
Publisher:
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1913107507
ISBN13:
9781913107505
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1922 g
Height:
208 cm
Width:
286 cm
Thickness:
37 cm
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