Bensusan, S. L. (Samuel Levy) 1872-1958 creator Hare, T. Leman (Thomas Leman) 1872-1935 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Holbein" by S. L. Bensusan is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the renowned German artist Hans Holbein the Younger, written in the early 20th century. This book falls under the category of biography and art history, detailing the journey of Holbein from his origins in Augsburg to his significant impact on the English Renaissance. The likely topic centers on Holbein's multifaceted artistic talents, particularly his mastery in portraiture that captured the essence of prominent figures in the Tudor period. The narrative navigates through Holbein's life, highlighting his humble beginnings as the son of a painter and his rise to fame through his intricate portraits of English nobility, including significant figures such as Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII. Bensusan emphasizes Holbein's realism and ability to convey character and emotion, rather than succumbing to the idealized styles of contemporaneous artists. The book features a wealth of illustrations, showcasing Holbein's iconic works such as "The Ambassadors" and his flattering portrait of Anne of Cleves, alongside lesser-known gems, which collectively paint a rich tapestry of the artist’s contribution to art and culture during a transformative historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-08-07 Produced by sp1nd, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 ND Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43410 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43410 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134009.0 43410