Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1498–between November 7th and 29th, 1543) was a German artist and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style. He is best known as one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. He also produced religious art, satire and Reformation propaganda, and made a significant contribution to the history of book design.Holbein's art has sometimes been called realist, since he drew and painted with a rare precision. His portraits were renowned in their time for their likeness; and it is through Holbein's eyes that many famous figures of his day are now seen. He also embedded layers of symbolism, allusion, and paradox in his art, to the lasting fascination of scholars.
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