Associations to the word «Holbein»

Dictionary definition

HOLBEIN, noun. German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543).
HOLBEIN, noun. German painter of religious works (1465-1524).

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis