Who created "Portrait of a Young Woman"?

Portrait of a Young Woman was created by Hans Holbein the Younger in ca. 1540–45.

When was "Portrait of a Young Woman" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1540–45.

What medium is "Portrait of a Young Woman"?

Portrait of a Young Woman is Oil and gold on oak.

Is "Portrait of a Young Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a Young Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of a Young Woman

Hans Holbein the Younger

ca. 1540–45

Medium

Oil and gold on oak

Dimensions

11 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (28.3 x 23.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Jules Bache Collection, 1949

Accession Number

49.7.30

Tags

PortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

Hans Holbein the Younger, master of the Northern Renaissance, crafted this intimate *Portrait of a Young Woman around 1540–. Working primarily in England as court painter to Henry VIII,bein excelled at capturing the essence of his sitters with unflinching realism and psychological depth. This small oil and gold on oak panel (11⅛ × 9⅛ in.) exemplifies his signature style: precise detailing, subtle modeling of flesh tones, and a sense of poised elegance that reveals the subject's character. The use of gold—likely enhancing jewelry or accents—adds a touch of opulence, underscoring the portrait's...

Portrait of a Young Woman

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