Hans Holbein the Younger
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Hans Holbein the Younger
Summary
Hans Holbein the Younger is a human[1]. He was born in Augsburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1497[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 29, 1543[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and portraitist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,115 views/month, #5,774 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hans Holbein the Younger was born in Augsburg[2].
- Hans Holbein the Younger passed away in London[4].
- Hans Holbein the Younger was born on January 1, 1497[3].
- Hans Holbein the Younger died on November 29, 1543[5].
- Hans Holbein the Younger died on January 1, 1543[12].
- Hans Holbein the Younger died on November 29, 1543[13].
- Hans Holbein the Younger is buried at Church of St Katharine Cree, London[14].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's father was Hans Holbein the Elder[15].
- A child of Hans Holbein the Younger was Philipp Holbein I[16].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held citizenship in Switzerland[18].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held citizenship in Germany[19].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held citizenship in France[20].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- Hans Holbein the Younger is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[22].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included painter[6].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included printmaker[7].
- Hans Holbein the Younger worked as a graphic artist[8].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included illustrator[9].
- Hans Holbein the Younger worked as a portraitist[10].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included draftsperson[23].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's field of work was painting[24].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's field of work was printmaking[25].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held the position of court painter[26].
- A notable work attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger is The Ambassadors[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Augsburg[2], Hans Holbein the Younger… he was born on January 1, 1497[3]. His father was Hans Holbein the Elder[15]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], portraitist[10], and draftsperson[23]. Fields of work include painting[24], a method[28] and printmaking[25]. Hans Holbein the Younger held the position of court painter[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Ambassadors[27], a painting[29], founded in 1533[30]; Madonna enthroned with child and two figures[31], a painting[32], founded in 1522[33]; Darmstadt Madonna[34], a painting[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1526[37]; and The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb[38], a painting[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1520[41]. Things named for Hans Holbein the Younger include Holbein[42].
Personal Life
A child of Hans Holbein the Younger was Philipp Holbein I[16]. His religion is recorded as reformed[43].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 29, 1543[5] and January 1, 1543[12]. Hans Holbein the Younger passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was plague[44]. He is buried at Church of St Katharine Cree, London[14].
Why It Matters
Hans Holbein the Younger ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,115 views/month, #5,774 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 209 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by James Tissot[47], a painter[48], 1836–1902[49], of France[50], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[51]; Ferdinand Hodler[52], a painter[53], 1853–1918[54], of Switzerland[55], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[56], specialised in painting[57]; and Friedrich August von Kaulbach[58], a painter[59], 1850–1920[60], of Germany[61], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[62].
Entities named for him include Holbein[42].
FAQs
Where was Hans Holbein the Younger born?
Born in Augsburg[2], Hans Holbein the Younger…
Where did Hans Holbein the Younger die?
Hans Holbein the Younger passed away in London[4].
Who were Hans Holbein the Younger's parents?
Hans Holbein the Younger's father was Hans Holbein the Elder[15].
What did Hans Holbein the Younger do for work?
Hans Holbein the Younger worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and portraitist[10].
Who did Hans Holbein the Younger influence?
Hans Holbein the Younger has been cited as an influence by James Tissot[47], Ferdinand Hodler[52], and Friedrich August von Kaulbach[58].