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Who painted it?
Who painted “Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan”?
“Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan” was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1538. Where to see it: National Gallery.
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
Test yourself: a round on Hans Holbein the Younger