Portrait of Jakob Meyer zum Hasen
- Artist
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Date
- 1516 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kunstmuseum Basel
The Portrait of Jakob Meyer zum Hasen by Hans Holbein the Younger exemplifies his mastery of Northern renaissance portraiture. The painting captures Meyer’s dignified presence with meticulous detail, reflecting Holbein’s skill in sketch and study techniques to achieve realism. Holbein, known for his versatile work in religious art, satire, and propaganda, aimed to depict his subjects with both psychological depth and precision. This portrait highlights his contribution to portrait<|vq_image_2964|
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