Holbein

Hol·bein

H0236900 (hōl′bīn, hôl′-), Hans Known as "the Elder." 1465?-1524. German painter. His religious works include altarpieces for the Augsburg Cathedral (1493) and for the church of Saint Sebastian (1516), also in Augsburg. His son Hans (1497?-1543), known as "the Younger," is noted for his religious paintings and portraits, such as Anne of Cleves (1539).

Holbein

(German ˈhɔlbain) n1. (Biography) Hans (hans), known as Holbein the Elder. 1465– 1524, German painter2. (Biography) his son, Hans, known as Holbein the Younger. 1497–1543, German painter and engraver; court painter to Henry VIII of England (1536–43). He is noted particularly for his portraits, such as those of Erasmus (1524; 1532) and Sir Thomas More (1526)

Hol•bein

(ˈhoʊl baɪn)

n. 1. Hans ( “the Elder” ), 1465?–1524, German painter. 2. his son, Hans ( “the Younger” ), 1497?–1543, German painter, chiefly in England.

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Noun	1.	Holbein - German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)Hans Holbein, Holbein the Younger
	2.	Holbein - German painter of religious works (1465-1524)Holbein the Elder, Hans Holbein