Holbein paints his first portraits of the…

1523 CE

Holbein paints his first portraits of the great Renaissance scholar Erasmus, who requires likenesses to send to his friends and admirers throughout Europe.

These paintings make Holbein an international artist.

The warm and intimate portrait of Erasmus painted in 1523 displays his keen sensitivity to, and understanding of, his sitter's personality, as well as his technical proficiency as a colorist and a draftsman.

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Hans Holbein the Younger: Desiderius Erasmus in 1523 as depicted by Hans Holbein the Younger. The Greek and Latin words on the book translate to "The Herculean Labors of Erasmus of Rotterdam" (1523).

Hans Holbein the Younger: Desiderius Erasmus in 1523 as depicted by Hans Holbein the Younger. The Greek and Latin words on the book translate to "The Herculean Labors of Erasmus of Rotterdam" (1523).

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Basel (Bâle) Basel-Stadt Switzerland View →

People
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam View → Hans Holbein the Younger View →

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Swiss Confederacy, Old (Swiss Confederation) View → Basel, Swiss Canton of View →

Topics
Humanism, Renaissance View → Portraits, Renaissance View → Renaissance, German View → Western Art: 1516 to 1528 View →

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Watercraft View → Painting and Drawing View → Fashion View → Movements View →

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