Holbein And His Time (1872)

Holbein and His Time is a book written by Alfred Woltmann in 1872. The book focuses on the life and works of the German artist, Hans Holbein the Younger, who was active during the Renaissance period. Woltmann provides a comprehensive account of Holbein's life, including his upbringing, training, and artistic influences. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Holbein's time, including the religious and political upheavals of the Reformation. Woltmann examines Holbein's most famous works, including his portraits of Henry VIII and his court, as well as his religious paintings and illustrations for books. The book is illustrated with black and white reproductions of Holbein's works, as well as images of other artworks and historical artifacts from the period. Overall, Holbein and His Time is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this important Renaissance artist.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.