Holbein the Younger

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Definition

Proper noun A German painter and engraver of the Northern Renaissance, renowned for his portrait work. He is particularly famous for the portraits he created while working in England at the court of King Henry VIII.

Usage and Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum's new exhibition features several works by Holbein the Younger.
    • Holbein the Younger is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century.
Advanced Usage
  • Used in art historical contexts to distinguish the son, Hans Holbein the Younger, from his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, who was also a painter.
    • While both were skilled, Holbein the Younger achieved greater international fame.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hans Holbein: A common shortened reference, though this can ambiguously refer to either the father or the son without additional context.
  • Holbein: Often used alone in art contexts, typically referring to the more famous son, Holbein the Younger.
Synonyms
  • Hans Holbein (II): The numerical designation used in art history to specify the son.
  • Portraitist of the Tudor court: A descriptive term referencing his most famous body of work.
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • "Holbein's The Ambassadors": Refers to his famous 1533 painting, known for its anamorphic skull.
  • "A Holbein portrait": Typically describes a portrait characterized by meticulous detail, realism, and psychological depth, in the style of Holbein the Younger.
Noun
  1. German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)

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