The King’s Painter

From renowned art historian Franny Moyle, "The King’s Painter" offers a detailed exploration of Hans Holbein the Younger, examining his diverse talents as a portraitist, humanist, satirist, and political propagandist. Against the backdrop of a turbulent political and cultural era, the book traces Holbein’s life and work, revealing the depth and complexity behind his famous portraits of Tudor figures. Written for a broad audience, this scholarly yet accessible biography sheds new light on a master artist whose influence shaped perceptions of his time.