Hans Herbst
Born in 1468.
Died in 1550.
Hans Herbst was a painter whose activity is documented primarily in Basel. Following the success of the Reformation in that city, he abandoned his role as a church painter. Herbst maintained a friendship with the brothers Ambrosius and Hans Holbein the Younger, notable figures of the Renaissance.
Details of his career and œuvre remain partially obscure, leaving open questions about his impact and style within the artistic context of his time.