Hol·bein (h l b n, hôl-), Hans Known as "the Elder." 1465?-1524. German painter. His religious works include altarpieces for the Augsburg Cathedral (1493) and for the church of Saint Sebastian (1516), also in Augsburg. His son Hans (1497?-1543), known as "the Younger," is noted for his religious paintings and portraits, such as Anne of Cleves (1539). |
Holbein (German) [ˈhɔlbain]
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1. (Biographies / Holbein, Hans (1465-1524) M, German, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Hans (hans), known as Holbein the Elder. 1465- 1524, German painter
2. (Biographies / Holbein, Hans (1497-1543) M, German, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter, ARTS AND CRAFTS: engraver) his son, Hans, known as Holbein the Younger. 1497-1543, German painter and engraver; court painter to Henry VIII of England (1536-43). He is noted particularly for his portraits, such as those of Erasmus (1524; 1532) and Sir Thomas More (1526)
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| Noun | 1. |  Holbein - 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) |
| 2. |  Holbein - German painter of religious works (1465-1524) |
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