Hans Holbein the Elder
1460–1524 · German · 30 artworks
Northern RenaissanceInternational GothicDetailed realismPrecise lineworkSymbolic detailsAltarpiece designPortraiture
artist bio
Hans Holbein the Elder was a German painter known for his contributions to both the International Gothic and Northern Renaissance styles. He is celebrated for his detailed altarpieces and portraits, which showcase his mastery of realism and composition.
what you'll learn
Studying Holbein the Elder's work allows students to understand the transition from late Gothic to Renaissance art, focusing on the development of realistic portraiture and the use of religious symbolism.
related: Martin Schongauer, Lucas Cranach the Elder
30 artworks
Mary with the Sleeping Christ Child
1520
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The Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem
1493
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Portrait of a Member of the Weiss Family of Augsburg
1522
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Ecce Homo (Grey Passion-6)
1500
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Christ in silence (Grey Passion-9)
1500
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St Barbara (Sebastiansaltar)
1516
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Lamentation of Christ (Grey Passion-11)
1500
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Resurrection (Grey Passion-12)
1500
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The Kiss of Judas (Grey Passion-2)
1500
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Exterior Wings of the Frankfurt Dominican Altarpiece
1501
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Maria Wird Von Engeln Gekrönt
1502
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Portrait of a Woman
1515
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Leonhard Wagner, Profil nach rechts
1520
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Christ on the Mount of Olives (Grey Passion-1)
1500
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Maria, Dem Kind Einen Granatapfel Reichend
1512
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Konrad Mörlin, Benediktinerabt an St. Ulrich und Afra, Augsburg
1500
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Pontius Pilate washing his hands (Grey Passion-7)
1500
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In front of the High Priest (Grey Passion-3)
1500
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Porträt Einer 34 Jährigen Frau
1517
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Presentation of Jesus Christ at the Temple
1501
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The crown of thorns (Grey Passion-5)
1500
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Matthäus Roritzer
1495
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Basilica San Paolo Fuori Le Mura
1504
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Virgin with Child and Saints
1519
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Porträt Der Katharina Schwarz Mit Den Attributen Ihrer Namensheiligen
1510
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Das Martyrium Des Hl. Sebastian (Sebastiansaltar)
1516
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Katharinenaltar: Martyrium Der Hl. Katharina
1512
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Ambrosius and Hans, the Sons of the Artist
1511
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Dormition of the Virgin
1490
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Portrait of a Man
1520
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