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Holbein 1. Hans , known as Holbein the Elder. 1465-- 1524, German painter 2. his son, Hans, known as Holbein the Younger. 1497--1543, German painter and engraver; court painter to Henry VIII of England (1536--43). He is noted particularly for his portraits, such as those of Erasmus (1524; 1532) and Sir Thomas More (1526) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Edward Alleyn, from the portrait preserved at [78] his noble foundation at Dulwich, like a fine Holbein, figures, in blent strength and delicacy, as a genial, or perhaps jovial, soul, finding time for sentiment,--Prynne (included, we suppose, in this company, like the skull at the feast) as a likable if somewhat melancholic young man; while Garrick and his wife playing cards, after Zoffany, present a pair of just very nice young people. |
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