Artwork
Derich Born
Derich Born is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Derich Born is a portrait painted in 1533 by Hans Holbein the Younger, a prominent artist of the Northern Renaissance. The work is executed on red beech, a wooden panel.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man with short brown hair, dressed in attire typical of the period, including a black hat and jacket with a lace-collared white shirt. His serious expression is set against a dark green background with gold lettering.
Technique & Style
Holbein's precise rendering and attention to detail create a lifelike presence. The use of varied colors adds depth to the portrait, characteristic of the artist's refined style, which was influential in the development of portraiture during the Northern Renaissance.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection. Created in 1533, it exemplifies Holbein's work during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Holbein the Younger (UK: HOL-byne, US: HOHL-byne, HAWL-; German: Hans Holbein der Jüngere; c.
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