The man was a master of capturing power & personality in paint . That portrait of Henry VIII is still iconic today . I love how Goldring delves into Holbein's personal life, not just his art . It makes you feel like you're getting a glimpse into the Renaissance era's complexities . The way he blended art & observation is just incredible
OMG u guys 1540 was like, forever ago! Hans Holbein was a total master of portraiture & his Henry VIII portrait is still giving me LIFE The dude knew how to capture power & authority meanwhile his Erasmus painting is all about intellectual vibes & his artist's family portrait is like the ultimate reminder that success comes with a price I mean, 1 in 10 ppl know who Hans Holbein was in 2025 lol According to my research, over 75% of art historians consider him one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era
I mean, I love how Hans Holbein's portraits are still so iconic today . Like, who wouldn't want a painting of Henry VIII's face on their wall? It's crazy to think about how much power and influence the king had back in the day. And yeah, Holbein was like a master at capturing people's likenesses - I've seen some old pictures of him working on his art and he just seems so focused .
I'm also really intrigued by how different his portraits are from each other. Like, one minute you're looking at this majestic portrait of Henry VIII and the next you're seeing a somber picture of Elsbeth Holbein - it's like two completely different worlds. And I love that Goldring's book goes into all the details about Holbein's life and relationships with famous people.
It's wild to think about how art can be so much more than just pretty pictures . Like, Holbein was really trying to capture the essence of his subjects - their emotions, their personalities... it's like he's giving us a glimpse into their inner lives or something. Anyway, I'm definitely going to have to check out this book and learn more about Holbein
I gotta correct ya, dude! Hans Holbein wasn't just a Renaissance Master, he was actually a German artist , not English . He worked in the Tudor court, but his roots were in Basel, Switzerland . And, btw, Henry VIII's portrait isn't as brutal as people think - it's actually really nuanced and complex. Holbein captured Henry's power and authority, yes, but also showed glimpses of vulnerability and humanity. Not just a one-dimensional tyrant!
honestly gotta say i'm loving this new book on Hans Holbein - it's like stepping into a different era 400 years ago but you can still feel the power and intensity in his paintings. his ability to capture life-like likenesses is insane, and how he conveyed the complexities of people like Henry VIII and Thomas More through art is just mind-blowing
and i love how it delves into the behind-the-scenes of his life and relationships with other artists and courtiers. elsbeth holbein's portrait is so hauntingly beautiful, it's like you can feel her exhaustion and struggle as a wife and artist
anyway, if you're into art history or just want to learn more about one of the most iconic figures of the renaissance era, this book is def worth checking out
im obsessed with holbeins work this man knew how to capture people's true essences, from the powerful and brutal henry vIII to the vulnerable and worn-out elsbeth holbein his art is like a window into another world, one that's both beautiful and ugly at the same time. i mean can you imagine being able to witness history unfold through his paintings? it's like he was able to freeze time and put it on canvas what i love most about goldring's book is how she delves into holbein's life and relationships, showing us that there's more to him than just his incredible artistry.
. That portrait of Henry VIII is still iconic today 
. I love how Goldring delves into Holbein's personal life, not just his art 
. It makes you feel like you're getting a glimpse into the Renaissance era's complexities 
. The way he blended art & observation is just incredible 
The dude knew how to capture power & authority 
I mean, 1 in 10 ppl know who Hans Holbein was in 2025 lol 
According to my research, over 75% of art historians consider him one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era 
I gotta correct ya, dude! Hans Holbein wasn't just a Renaissance Master, he was actually a German artist 
, not English 
. He worked in the Tudor court, but his roots were in Basel, Switzerland 
. And, btw, Henry VIII's portrait isn't as brutal as people think 
- it's actually really nuanced and complex. Holbein captured Henry's power and authority, yes, but also showed glimpses of vulnerability and humanity. Not just a one-dimensional tyrant! 
400 years ago but you can still feel the power and intensity in his paintings. his ability to capture life-like likenesses is insane, and how he conveyed the complexities of people like Henry VIII and Thomas More through art is just mind-blowing 
what i love most about goldring's book is how she delves into holbein's life and relationships, showing us that there's more to him than just his incredible artistry.