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The Creation

Hans Holbein the Younger (German, active England and Switzerland, 1497/98–1543)

The Creation

Hans Holbein the Younger (German, active England and Switzerland, 1497/98–1543)
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Period

Renaissance

Theme

Portrait

Medium

woodcut

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

The Creation by Hans Holbein the Younger (German, active England and Switzerland, 1497/98–1543).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.