Sir William Butts

"Sir William Butts" is a renowned portrait created by Hans Holbein the Younger, a master of the Northern renaissance. This piece is typically executed in Oil on a panel, demonstrating Holbein's skill in capturing the sitter's personality and status. The portrait showcases meticulous detail and realism, hallmarks of the period's Tempera-like precision achieved through oil techniques. As one of Holbein's distinctive works, it exemplifies his ability to render individual character within the tradition of early modern portraits.