Artwork
Portrait of Hans Holbein
Portrait of Hans Holbein is a print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The print has the name *Hanns Holbein* at the top, but this is actually a later engraving.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face. He’s wearing a dark, textured coat and a white collar peeking out. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and hands.
The print has the name *Hanns Holbein* at the top, but this is actually a later engraving. The artist who made it, Wenceslaus Hollar, signed it in 1647.
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Overview
Portrait of Hans Holbein is a black-and-white print created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1647. It is a representation of the German-Swiss artist Hans Holbein.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Hans Holbein, a painter and printmaker of the preceding generation, with a serious expression. He is shown wearing a dark, textured coat and a white collar.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its detailed rendering, consistent with Hollar's style, which is also seen in his cityscapes and landscapes. The plain background emphasizes the subject's face and hands.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It is a later engraving, signed by Hollar in 1647, with the name 'Hanns Holbein' inscribed at the top.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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