Destiny Jones

Dr. Nardi

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Hans Holbein the Younger(1497-1543) was a revered artist of the Northern Renaissance. He was well known for his portraits and religious paintings. From an early age he had already begun designing book covers, altar pieces and glass paintings like his father. ( Para. 1)

Hans Holbein the Younger was taught by his father, Hans Holbein, in Bavaria and then sent to Basel, Switzerland with his brother. The famous writer Erasmus was also living there at the time and they soon became acquainted. One of the Younger's famous works was the cover of Erasmus' famous satire, Praises of the Folly.

Hans Holbein: Hans Holbein the Younger." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. © 1994, 2000-2006, on Infoplease.
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