3/3 Margaret Giggs, foster daughter of Sir Thomas More (#BTD 1478), drawn — looking withdrawn— by Holbein.

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Sir John More, well into his 70s, lost in the thoughts of old age. Father of Sir Thomas More, and wonderfully drawn here by Hans Holbein. Love this drawing!

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2/2 Cecily Heron & Elizabeth Dauncy, daughters of Sir Thomas More who was born OTD in 1478. Drawn by Hans Holbein in preparation for the lost More family portrait.

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3/3 First draft of the life drawing of Sir Thomas More (born OTD in 1478) by Hans Holbein, 1526. Clearly More asked for something a little more firm & flattering!

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A medal of inscribed 'Anne de Boulen'.

Probably 17th century, and most likely based on an engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar of a lady said to be Anne (by Hans Holbein).

More info: https://t.co/zk3IMPBAtH

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A year ago today, the opening of Portraying Pregnancy from Holbein to Social Media at The Foundling Museum.

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A stained piece of paper from a sketchbook. In the corner, written in a fine hand: "Holbein and I headed to the desert to see what we could sketch. Regrettably, we found little and were forced to seek shelter in an abandoned camp. Still, he was a patient model for me that night."

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☀️Sun and Moon 🌙

“Sun and Moon
Wishful lovers
Never touch
Languish in silence
Throughout space & time. “

William Jackson

———
11x15” Strathmore cold pressed paper
Holbein Watercolors

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Welp. https://t.co/Rho2vxY8pb has the holbein pastel pencil set now. Goodbye money I didnt want anyway. Also, have no idea how yall get smooth colors in acryl gouache.

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hans holbein the younger

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PAINTING OF THE DAY: DEATH OF THE VIRGIN circa 1490 by Hans Holbein The Elder

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500 years ago, Hans Holbein sketched Sir Thomas More ~ Lord Chancellor of England under Henry VIII / author of political satire Utopia / executed for treason / saint ■ his 15-year-old ward/future daughter-in-law Anne Cresacre ■ & his father John More
https://t.co/N83r8BfmXi

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