هولباين.. أستاذ عصر النهضة

A comprehensive biography of the artist who, more than any other, has shaped our image of the Tudor court. This groundbreaking academic biography of Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543), court painter of Henry VIII, is the first of its kind in more than a century. From his beginnings in Augsburg and Basel to his lasting impact on British art and culture, this comprehensive biography brings Holbein's story to life, highlighting the artist whose paintings shaped our perceptions of the Tudor court for five centuries. Written in a fluid and engaging style, the book explores Holbein's famous portraits of Tudor figures - Henry VIII, his queens, his courtiers, and leading courtiers such as Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell - and examines iconic works, including The Ambassadors. Going beyond a mere biography, the book places Holbein's art in the broader context of Tudor Britain, tracing the origins of art collecting, artistic experience, and the history of art itself. Illustrated with gorgeous illustrations and rare paintings from private collections, this volume presents the latest research—including new archival discoveries and scholarly analysis—in a new study of Holbein's life and works. This volume is distributed by the Paul Mellon Center for the Study of British Art.