Der Edelmann (The Nobleman)
Medium
woodcut
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.4837
Art Historical Context
**Der Edelmann (The Nobleman)**, a striking woodcut created around 1526, showcases the masterful collaboration between designer Hans Holbein the Younger woodcutter Hans Lütburger. Holbein, a leading figure of the Northern Renaissance was renowned for his precise lifelike portraits and intricate designs from his Basel workshop. Lützelburger, one of the era's finest block cutters, translated Holbein's drawings into woodblocks with extraordinary detail, elevating woodcuts from simple illustrations to works of fine art. This print captures the essence of early 16th-century European nobility, like...