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Hans Holbein ml.
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Hans Holbein ml.

Born 1497 Died 1543 Works span 1505–1547

A Life Etched in Detail: The World of Hans Holbein the Younger Born around 1497 in 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 Holbein the Elder, was a respect…

172
dated works
75
chapters
1505
first work
1547
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Hans Holbein ml.'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 ml.'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.