Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 2 (of 2)

The second volume follows Holbein’s most celebrated years, when he returned to England and became the chief painter to the Tudor court. It examines the portraits that defined Henry VIII’s image, the delicate miniatures of aristocratic patrons, and the ambitious decorative projects he created for royal ceremonies. Interwoven with discussion of his later travels, the book also traces his work in design, from jewelry sketches to elaborate wall‑painting schemes.

Filled with over two hundred illustrations, many reproduced in colour, the narrative brings the artist’s technique to life. Detailed analyses of sketches, studies, and finished works reveal how Holbein blended Northern detail with courtly grandeur. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of the cultural crossroads that shaped his masterpieces and the lasting influence of his visual language.