Hans Holbein the Younger was a German painter born in 1497 who became one of the most celebrated portraitists of the 16th century, serving as court painter to England’s King Henry VIII. His portraits of women stand out for their remarkable detail and psychological depth, using subtle expression, symbolic objects, and careful use of light to reveal the inner character of his sitters. He died in London in 1543, leaving behind some of the most enduring portraits of the Renaissance.