Hans Holbein the Younger was born in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria, around the year of 1497. His father, Hans Holbein the Elder, had built a strong reputation as a recognized artist and a skilled portraitist, from which his son soon followed. During Holbein the Younger’s life, he had many mediums of art, which he created. Early on he illustrated books, painted pictures and portraits, designed stained glass windows, and created designs for woodcuts. He …showed first 75 words of 865 total…

…showed last 75 words of 865 total…in, or a story about that time during their life. Some of Holbein’s paintings reflected his religious beliefs, as well as the beliefs of his subject matter. Although these were few and far between, his portraits deeply affected him since he was drawn greatly into the emotions of those of which he painted. Hans Holbein the Younger’s philosophy on individualism greatly showed in the numerous works of art that he created. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**