02211cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000240011324500120013726400510014930000470020033600260024733700260027333800360029950000310033550801710036652012670053753400450180465300290184985600430187829150UtSlPG20260610133650.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aND1 aFortescue, Beatrice10aHolbein 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-06-17 aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Janine Lettau, Paul Dring, Clive Pickton, Joseph E. Loewenstein M.D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"Holbein" by Beatrice Fortescue is an art historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Hans Holbein the Younger, a prominent painter of the Renaissance era, exploring his artistic evolution and the socio-political context of his time. It highlights Holbein's journey from his early days in Augsburg to his significant endeavors in Basel and England, underlining his influence and legacy in the realm of European art. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Holbein's life and artistic development, beginning with the historical context of his era. Fortescue discusses Holbein's family background, notably his father and uncle's influence, and the hardships they faced, which ultimately led to their migration to Basel. The narrative touches on Holbein's formative years, his early works, and his educational influences, including interactions with notable figures such as Erasmus. This introduction provides a rich backdrop for understanding Holbein as not only a transitional figure in art but also as a product of a transformative period in European history, characterized by advancements in religion, science, and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHolbein, Hans, 1497-154340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29150