Thomas Godsalve of Norwich and his Son, John

Thomas Godsalve of Norwich and his Son, John by Hans Holbein the Younger
Artist
Hans Holbein the Younger
Date
1528 ; Germany
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Portrait
Location
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
The painting titled 'Thomas Godsalve of Norwich and his Son, John' is a notable portrait crafted during the Northern renaissance. Executed on a panel using oil paints, it captures Sir John Godsalve, a prominent landowner and politician from Norwich and London, along with his son, John. Sir John, who served as an MP for Norwich and was knighted in 1547, is portrayed in a dignified manner that highlights the societal values of the period. This portrait exemplifies the detailed realism and rich symbolism characteristic of Northern renaissance art.

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