Northern Renaissance · 16th century
Hand-painted reproduction after
Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing
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Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing is a hand-painted oil on canvas reproduction of Hans Holbein the Younger's work. Each piece is made to order, with full customization of size and framing to suit your space. Every reproduction is backed by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee, with free worldwide shipping.
About the original
- Painted in
- 1523
- Original size
- 37 × 30.8 cm (14.6 × 12.1 in)
- Where it hangs
- Kunstmuseum Basel
Detail
Specification
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
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| Arrives | Rolled, ready for local framing |
| Packed | Rolled in a protective tube |
| Turnaround | 3 to 4 weeks, then delivery |
The hand behind it
Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger was one of the finest portrait painters who ever lived. His faces are drawn with great precision, set against plain blue or green backgrounds, with every fur trim, ring and document painted crisply. He was born in Augsburg, the son of the painter Hans Holbein the Elder, and made his early career in Basel, where he painted Erasmus. In 1526 he went to England with an introduction to Thomas More, and from 1535 he was King’s Painter to Henry VIII. His best known works include The Ambassadors (1533) in the National Gallery, London, and the image of Henry VIII that still defines the king. He died in London in 1543. His portraits of German merchants in London, such as Derich Born, show his skill with a single sitter: steady gaze, sharp detail, nothing wasted.
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How is the finish priced?
The price you see is the painting at the size you chose, in the finish you chose, and it updates as you change either. Rolled arrives in a protective tube, ready for local framing. Stretched arrives on wooden bars, ready to hang. Framed arrives in its frame, ready to hang. Stretched and framed go up to 60 × 90 cm (24 × 36 in); larger paintings travel rolled.
How long does it take?
Painting begins after you order and takes 3 to 4 weeks, including drying and the photo you approve. Delivery then takes 4 to 10 working days to most countries. More on delivery times.
Will it look exactly like the original?
It is painted by a person, so no. Brushwork varies between copies, which is the difference between a painting and a poster.
What if I do not like it?
Ninety days from delivery, full refund.
Can I get Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing in a different size or shape?
Yes. Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing is painted to the size you want, in the original’s proportions, or adapted to another shape on request. Stretched and framed go up to 60 x 90 cm (24 x 36 in). The original measures 37 x 30.8 cm (14.6 x 12.1 in).
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