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Who painted “Madonna enthroned with child and two figures”?

“Madonna enthroned with child and two figures” was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1522. Where to see it: Kunstmuseum Solothurn.

Madonna enthroned with child and two figures — Hans Holbein the Younger

Renaissance

What to look for

Hans Holbein the Younger: sharp, unflinching portraits of Tudor courtiers, rich textures, bright green or blue backgrounds and precise detail.

Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497 – between 7 October and 29 November 1543) was a German painter and printmaker active in Switzerland and England. He worked in a Northern Renaissance style, and is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. Wikipedia

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