Renaissance

Hans Holbein the Younger

Born 1497 Died 1543 Works span 1505–1547

A Life Etched in Detail: The World of Hans Holbein the Younger Born around 1497 in the vibrant artistic hub of Augsburg, Germany, Hans Holbein the Younger emerged as a defining figure of the Northern Renaissance—a master portraitist whose work continues to resonate with breathtaking realism and psychological depth. His upbringing within an artistically gifted family laid the foundation for his exceptional talent; his father, Hans Holb…

172

dated works

chapters

1505

first work

1547

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Hans Holbein the Younger's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Hans Holbein the Younger's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Hans Holbein the Younger

1497 – 1543

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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