Art from Home: Stories of Cultural Connections
Louvre Abu Dhabi brings the museum to you by telling stories about the art works on loans from our partners and from our collection through video, audio and activities that can be downloaded for children.
Portrait of Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger
United Kingdom
1540–1542
Oil on wood
Louvre Abu Dhabi
LAD 2014.011|32 cm
The simplicity of this profile and the tight framing bestow the portrait with great power. Beyond the subject’s physical appearance, Holbein has attempted to convey a specific emotion through the realistic features of the face.
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