About
German artist and printmaker who was known for his Northern Renaissance style and became one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century.
Before Fame
He started working as an artist at a young age and painted murals and religious works.
Trivia
He created the standard image portrait of Henry VIII.
Family Life
His father, Hans Holbein the Elder, was also a painter and he had an older brother named Ambrosius.
Associated With
Leonardo da Vinci's smoky technique in his paintings influenced his work.
