– Hans Holbein –
Hans Holbein was born in Augsburg Germany in 1497 and is one of the more accomplishes painters of the 16th century. His artistic talents were passed on from his father at a young age. Early in his career he mainly painted religious subjects, designed stained glass and was know to do some metalwork and jewelry. Holbein travelled often to Italy or France for work and produced many frescos during this time in his life. He followed his career in London in 1532 and in 1535 he was the painter for King Henry VIII and painted one of his more notable pieces Portrait of Henry VIII later in his life. He died in London of the Great Plauge.
