It is represented in Holbein's picture of "the Ambassadors.". From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Sun-Dials] Reference
At that time there was a great gateway, called the Holbein. From Wordnik.com. [The Children's Book of London] Reference
That by Holbein, which is in the collection of the Marquis of. From Wordnik.com. [English Book Collectors] Reference
Dutch painter called Holbein, who was hardly at all known then, but is now counted among the greatest painters in the world. From Wordnik.com. [The Children's Book of London] Reference
She has a number of excellent engravings of celebrated pictures, such as Holbein's. From Wordnik.com. [Paul Patoff] Reference
Holbein or Da Vinci drawings to some public museum. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 64, January 18, 1851] Reference
One picture of Holbein is supposed to be in Surgeons 'Hall. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
But Holbein, although eminent and well employed, did not thrive. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
Holbein must keep the look which he chose to summon to her face. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
In the large parlour were the triumphs of Henry VIII. by Holbein. From Wordnik.com. [Highways & Byways in Sussex] Reference
Holbein, who settled in London in 1514, and was appointed goldsmith to. From Wordnik.com. [Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from] Reference
Zurich, and at Basel itself there were other painters besides Holbein. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Holbein came to England in the year 1526, and Sir Thomas More wrote to. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Fig. 86 is an example of a border design carried out in Holbein stitch. From Wordnik.com. [Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving] Reference
In the year 1520, Holbein was presented with the freedom of the town of. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Luther is here, by Holbein, and the countess of Desmond, the merry old lady. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 098, February, 1876] Reference
Holbein, of Edward VI. granting the charter to the Hospital, as it was then called. From Wordnik.com. [Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland] Reference
Edward, Maria, and Elizabeth, by Holbein, "die oock ter selver plaetse te sien zyn.". From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Indeed, Holbein, like Rembrandt, seems to have been incapable of an idea of female beauty. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
Sandrart, whose work was published in 1675, also mentions the paintings of Holbein at Whitehall. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Hans Holbein, the greatest painter of the German school, came honestly by his talent and his name. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
QUEEN KATHARINE OF ARRAGON, from a Miniature by Holbein, in the possession of the Duke of Buccleugh. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 21, March 23, 1850] Reference
Holbein resented the discourtesy, and, as it was doggedly persisted in, finally threw my lord downstairs. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
Admiration of the works of Holbein in Germany, as in this country, seems to increase with increasing years. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 56, November 23, 1850] Reference
Rembrandt, Holbein, and Dürer than by the Italians; "these men," he said, "grasped the idea of Christianity.". From Wordnik.com. [An Estimate of the Value and Influence of Works of Fiction in Modern Times] Reference
One day, as Holbein was painting a lady's portrait in his private studio, a nobleman intruded upon him rudely. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
The portraits of Holbein are of this high-finished manner; and for colouring and similitude what was ever beyond them?. From Wordnik.com. [Rembrandt and His Works Comprising a Short Account of His Life; with a Critical Examination into His Principles and Practice of Design, Light, Shade, and Colour. Illustrated by Examples from the Etchings of Rembrandt.] Reference
I tell you, that of seven peasants I could make seven earls like you; but of seven earls I could not make one Holbein. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859] Reference
Aside from his portrayal of jewels in his numerous portraits, Holbein ranked as the master designer of jewels in his day. From Wordnik.com. [Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from] Reference
The absence of matrimonial felicity was probably an additional motive for Holbein to seek employment as an itinerant painter. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Whitehall, and seen there the paintings of Holbein, without taking notice of the "Dance of Death," if it had been in that place?. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Holbein is the man who has been hitherto considered as the most brilliant genius Switzerland has produced in the art of painting. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827] Reference
Mr Fuseli speaks very favourably of art in Switzerland; but says there are only two painters of name -- Holbein, and Francis Mola. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843] Reference
There is a fine old portrait, not unworthy of Holbein, said to be of George Wishart, in the possession of Archibald Wishart, Esq. From Wordnik.com. [The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6)] Reference
So that whereas with Holbein it was the vivid presentation of the impression as one might see a head that struck one in a crowd, with. From Wordnik.com. [The Practice and Science of Drawing] Reference
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