Some Account of the Life and Works of Hans Holbein, Painter, of Augsburg

By Ralph Nicholson Wornum

Book Overview

""Some Account Of The Life And Works Of Hans Holbein, Painter, Of Augsburg"" is a biographical book by Ralph Nicholson Wornum, published in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the German artist Hans Holbein, who was one of the most prominent painters of the Northern Renaissance. The author explores the early life of Holbein, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter in England during the reign of King Henry VIII. The book also includes a detailed analysis of some of Holbein's most famous works, including his portraits of the king and his courtiers. Wornum's writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a thorough understanding of Holbein's life and artistic style. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, the Renaissance period, or the life of Hans Holbein.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437144721
• ISBN13: 9781437144727
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"