A comprehensive study of the life and work of Hans Holbein the Younger, one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance. With detailed analysis of his paintings and drawings, as well as an exploration of the cultural and historical context in which he worked, this book provides a fascinating insight into the art of the period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.