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Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2)

By Arthur B. (Arthur Bensley) Chamberlain

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the life of a gifted artist in Renaissance-era England, as he paints portraits of merchants and navigates a world of economic and social change.

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2022-12-08
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"Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Arthur B. Chamberlain is a detailed historical narrative from the early 1900s, spotlighting the life and artistic influence of Hans Holbein the Younger, particularly his interactions with important people and artistic concepts of the Renaissance era; the book starts with the reader learning about the Steelyard, which was a huge trading hub, and Holbein's connection with people who were part of it. The story explains Holbein's return to England and his amazing portraits of important people like Georg Gisze. The book also talks about what was going on in the world at that time, exploring the money and social aspects that were at play while pointing out Holbein's realistic portraits that made him famous.

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