Artwork
Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette
Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It dates from 1534 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
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Overview
This oil on oak painting, created by Hans Holbein the Younger around 1534–1535, is a portrait of Charles de Solier, Sieur de Morette. It is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Charles de Solier, a French diplomat who served as Francis I's ambassador to England, playing a significant role in the relations between France and England during his time.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in oil paint on oak, a common medium and support for Holbein's work, reflecting his skill as a painter and printmaker.
History & Provenance
The painting was created during Holbein's time in England, where he was active as a portraitist, and is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister's collection in Dresden.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Holbein the Younger (UK: HOL-byne, US: HOHL-byne, HAWL-; German: Hans Holbein der Jüngere; c.
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