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Desiderius Erasmus

Hans Holbein the Younger

1530

oil

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Northern Renaissance

Dominant colour

Desiderius Erasmus is a 1530 oil by Hans Holbein the Younger, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Hans Holbein the Younger
When & what style?: 1530 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man's head and shoulders. He wears a dark hat and coat, with a gold scarf around his neck. The background is dark and blurry. The man's face is thin and serious. His eyes look straight ahead, and his mouth is closed. He has a small beard and mustache. The artist used oil paint to create this portrait. If you're interested in more Renaissance art, look up the Ashmolean Museum.