Hans Holbein
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- proper noun
- Hans Holbein painted a famous portrait of Henry VIII that still hangs in the National Gallery.
Examples
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Many art historians regard Hans Holbein as one of the greatest portraitists of the Renaissance.
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The intricate details in Hans Holbein's work reveal his extraordinary skill as an artist.
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The works of Hans Holbein are celebrated for their realism.
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Did you see the exhibition featuring Hans Holbein?
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Hans Holbein created remarkable portraits that captured the essence of his subjects.
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Many critics admire Hans Holbein for his ability to depict lifelike expressions in his paintings.
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Art lovers often seek out works by Hans Holbein to appreciate his masterful technique.
Synonyms
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German painter known for realistic portraits of Henry VIII and his court
Surface Forms
Morphology
Hans + Holbein
This is a proper name; the meaning 'a German painter and engraver (1497–1543)' is not compositionally derived from the constituents 'Hans' and 'Holbein', which are arbitrary name elements without descriptive lexical content. A B1 learner who knows the words only as name parts could not infer the person's identity, profession, or historical period, so the expression is not predictable from its parts.
Etymology
Hans Holbein was a German painter who worked for King Henry VIII and painted very lifelike portraits, showing tiny details like buttons and jewellery. Those clear, small details are the memory hook, and that's why we remember him as a master of royal 'portraits' and great care with detail.