Holbein der jüngere

A vivid portrait of one of the Renaissance’s most compelling painters unfolds in this richly illustrated study. Drawing on the original 1896 edition, the narration weaves together Holbein’s early training under his father, the distinctive evolution of his visual language, and the striking interplay of color that set his work apart from his contemporaries. The accompanying plates of paintings, drawings and woodcuts bring the artist’s hand to life, allowing listeners to picture each masterpiece as the commentary unfolds.

The author guides the audience through the cultural crossroads of late‑medieval Germany, where Holbein’s own style emerged without the lingering shadows of Gothic tradition. By contrasting his inventive spirit with that of Albrecht Dürer, the book highlights the unique ways Holbein made colour an essential expression of feeling, rather than mere decoration. Readers gain a clear sense of how his talent, nurtured by family and the burgeoning Renaissance, shaped the enduring legacy of German art.