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], illustrator[8], portraitist[9], and draftsperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 France[19].
- Hans Holbein the Younger is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[20].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included painter[6].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included printmaker[7].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included illustrator[8].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included portraitist[9].
- Hans Holbein the Younger worked as a draftsperson[10].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's professions included exlibrist[21].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's field of work was painting[22].
- Hans Holbein the Younger's field of work was printmaking[23].
- Hans Holbein the Younger held the position of court painter[24].
- A notable work attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger is The Ambassadors[25].
- A notable work attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger is Madonna enthroned with child and two figures[26].
- A notable work attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger is Darmstadt Madonna[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[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], illustrator[8], portraitist[9], draftsperson[10], and exlibrist[21]. Fields of work include painting[22], a method[28] and printmaking[23]. Hans Holbein the Younger held the position of court painter[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Ambassadors[25], a painting[29], founded in 1533[30]; Madonna enthroned with child and two figures[26], a painting[31], founded in 1522[32]; Darmstadt Madonna[27], a painting[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1526[35]; and The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb[36], a painting[37], founded in 1520[38]. Things named for Hans Holbein the Younger include Holbein[39].
Personal Life
A child of Hans Holbein the Younger was Philipp Holbein I[16]. His religion is recorded as reformed[40].
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[41]. He is buried at Church of St Katharine Cree, London[14].
Why It Matters
Hans Holbein the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 184 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Ferdinand Hodler[43], a painter[44], 1853–1918[45], of Switzerland[46], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[47], specialised in painting[48]; Friedrich August von Kaulbach[49], a painter[50], 1850–1920[51], of Germany[52], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[53]; and James Tissot[54], a painter[55], 1836–1902[56], of France[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[58].
Entities named for him include Holbein[39].
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], illustrator[8], portraitist[9], and draftsperson[10].
Who did Hans Holbein the Younger influence?
Hans Holbein the Younger has been cited as an influence by Ferdinand Hodler[43], Friedrich August von Kaulbach[49], and James Tissot[54].