Holbein The Younger, Hans
early life and career hans holbein the younger, a german-swiss painter and printmaker, was born in augsburg, germany, around 1497. he worked in a northern renaissance style, renowned for his precise renderings of drawings. holbein's early career began in basel, switzerland, where he apprenticed with hans herbster, a leading painter. rise to prominence holbein's big break came when he painted portraits of the humanist desiderius erasmus…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Holbein The Younger, Hans'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Holbein The Younger, Hans'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.