Hans Holbein the Younger: ‘A man very excellent in taking of physionamies’ - Dr Susan Foister

An extensive overview of the art of Hans Holbein the Younger by Dr Susan Foister: www.gresham.ac....
Hans Holbein the Younger, portraitist, muralist, designer of jewellery and precious metalware, spent half of his distinguished career in London during the turbulent reign of King Henry VIII.
Arriving in 1526 as a German speaking citizen of the city of Basel, Switzerland, he swiftly rose to become a court painter trusted to provide the likenesses of the King's potential Queens.
This lecture will explore Holbein's work as a resident of the City of London, and examine the tensions between artists of the court and the City as well as the synergies between London and the continent which made the Tudor metropolis a magnet for foreign artists seeking fame and fortune.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: www.gresham.ac....
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[@wryckingbaul8612]

I absolutely adore Susan Foister. Her knowledge, voice, cadence and tone are magnificent for learning this type of information without changing lectures or becoming bored.

[@toddbonin6926]

What an enjoyable and educational presentation. Thank you for sharing this.

[@adelasalazar4782]

Dr. Foister's explanation of Holbein and his work is well informed, interesting, nicely put and to the point, as well as a very welcome shift from the sensationalistic and hectic deliveries now in use.

[@eloyhbermudez]

superb video 🙏thank you very much for the upload !!

[@louise-yo7kz]

This is a fabulous exhibit and lecture

[@Borella309]

Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Comment below sums up my feelings so I'll just hit the "post" button.

[@KingdomHeartsFan3211]

Welcome to the the Haus...

[@pandapower_2832]

KingdomHeartsFan3211 I was looking for this

[@blank_9123]

HAUS OF HOLBEIN

[@rosemagic3987]

OOH JA

[@allianceforalternativeacti9078]

TO ZEE HAUS OF HOLBEIN

[@alexandrecosta2708]

Indeed, detailed, iquisitive even glimmering points raised by Dr. Foster. I wish she would make other art presentations rather than those afflicting our ears and patience these unfortunate days.

[@stephenjones5931]

A very excellent use of English!

[@RP-mm9ie]

Keep camera on paintings.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

For a free, enjoyable and informative presentation, I’m not complaining.

[@rainbowdog1068]

Which use the awesome and super great English to explain the thing we never know before🥴

[@RichMitch]

The day of the brexit vote... explains a few of the references

[@barbarajohnson1442]

Whoah, cant say Van Eycks name??? Sow his portrait, yet, don't SAY his name. Why?

[@steerpike1359]

Follower of van Eyck, not BY van Eyck, and the portrait is of Marco Barbarigo, not of van Eyck. Pay more attention, Barb !