Hans Holbein der Ältere
Born in 1460.
Died in 1524.
Hans Holbein the Elder was a painter and draughtsman recognised for his work in the fields of glass painting and printmaking. He was the father of Ambrosius Holbein and Hans Holbein the Younger. His artistic activity was concentrated primarily in Augsburg and its surroundings, where he left a significant mark.
The details of his career and his influence within the artistic milieu of his time remain partly obscure, leaving room for questions about his legacy and style.