A Life in Color and Devotion Hans Raphon lived through a period of profound religious and social change in Germany. Born around 1460, he was a man deeply embedded in the spiritual life of his community. His role was not limited to the studio; from 1502 to 1508, he served as the dean of St. Alexandri Abbey in Einbeck. This position suggests a life spent navigating the intersection of sacred duty and the practical demands of art. He eventually passed away in Northeim, leaving behind a legacy of wood and oil that helped shape the visual language of his era. His hands were often busy in collabora…