Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2) by Arthur B. Chamberlain
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"Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Arthur B. Chamberlain is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of the renowned painter Hans Holbein the Younger, particularly emphasizing his connections with prominent figures and themes in art during the period of the Renaissance, including his relationship with the German merchant community in London, known as the Steelyard. The opening
of the book introduces readers to the Steelyard, detailing its significance as a rich trading corporation in London and Holbein's work among its members. It describes Holbein's return to England after a period in Basel and his subsequent focus on painting portraits of key members of the Steelyard, such as Georg Gisze and other merchants. The text showcases the historical context surrounding the art, including the socio-economic dynamics of the time, and sets the stage for an exploration of Holbein's detailed and lifelike portraiture that defines his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chamberlain, Arthur B. (Arthur Bensley), -1931 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
| Title | Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | United States: Dodd, Mead and Company,1913. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Subject | Painters -- Germany -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69502 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69502-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 934 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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