Hans Holbein the Younger

Portrait of a Nobleman with a hawk

Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Nobleman with a hawk

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Hans Holbein made refined portraits that are good likenesses, without detracting from the dignity of his subject. This made his paintings very popular with the English aristocracy.

According to the inscription, this anonymous man is 28 years old. His fine clothing and gold rings lead us to believe that he belonged to the upper classes. This is further confirmed by the bird of prey.

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Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Nobleman with a hawk

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Informations générales
Artiste Hans Holbein the Younger (Augsburg 1497/1498 - 1543 London)
Titre Portrait of a Nobleman with a hawk
Nom de l'objet painting
Numéro d'inventaire 277
Visible à Salle 7
Détails des matériaux et techniques
Technique oil
Matériau panel
Dimensions 24.6 x 18.8 cm
Inscriptions
Dated and inscription upper left and right: 15 / 42 / .ANNO . ETATIS . / SVÆ. XXVIII
Bears inscription on the verso: The Man[n]er of Holbein
on a piece of paper

Origine

King Charles I, London, until 1649; King Charles II, London; King James II, London, 1666/67-1688; King-Stadholder William III, London, after 1688; Het Loo Palace, Apeldoorn, 1713; Prince William V, The Hague, until 1795; confiscated by the French, transferred to the Muséum Central des Arts/Musée Napoléon (Musée du Louvre), Paris, 1795-1815; Royal Picture Gallery, housed in the Prince William V Gallery, The Hague, 1816; transferred to the Mauritshuis, 1822