Hans Holbein the Younger Medal – Painter and engraver of the Northern Renaissance – 1497-1543 – by Claude Lesot
In bronze
Weight: 154.2 g
Diameter: 67,5 mm
Biography (wikipedia): Hans Holbein the Younger, born in Augsburg, Bavaria, around 1497 and died in London in 1543, is a painter and engraver of the Northern Renaissance. One of his best-known works is The Ambassadors, painted in 1533 and representing two envoys, one of the nobility, the other of the clergy. He particularly excelled in portraits, such as that of the King of England Henry VIII.
Obverse:
Portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger in three-quarter profile to the right.
Circular inscription: HANS HOLBEIN 1497-1543
Signature: C. LESOT
Reverse:
Portrait of Henry VIII (famous painting by Hans Holbein – 1538) .
Buildings in the city of Augsburg in Bavaria, half-timbered houses and castle .
Inscriptions:
AUGSBOURG
LONDRES
IOANNES
HOLBEIN
PINGEBAT
Signature: CL Monogram
Edge:
Cornucopia hallmark (Paris Mint) + BRONZE
