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Holbein

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Hol·bein  (hlbn, 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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Noun1.Holbein - German painter and engraver noted for his portraitsHolbein - 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)
Hans Holbein, Holbein the Younger
2.Holbein - German painter of religious works (1465-1524)Holbein - German painter of religious works (1465-1524)
Holbein the Elder, Hans Holbein
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Edward Alleyn, from the portrait preserved at [78] his noble foundation at Dulwich, like a fine Holbein, figures, in blent strength and delicacy, as a genial, or perhaps jovial, soul, finding time for sentiment,--Prynne (included, we suppose, in this company, like the skull at the feast) as a likable if somewhat melancholic young man; while Garrick and his wife playing cards, after Zoffany, present a pair of just very nice young people.
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