Question

Which best explains why Hans Holbein the Younger was a Renaissance artist?

Answer 1

Answer:

C - He used humanistic techniques to create realistic portraits of Europeans.

Explanation:

Complete Question:

Which best explains why Hans Holbein the Younger was a Renaissance artist?

A - He used watercolor paints to create realistic portraits of European landscapes.

B - He used watercolor paints to create realistic portraits of European animals.

C - He used humanistic techniques to create realistic portraits of Europeans.

D - He used humanistic techniques to create a realistic portrait of Shakespeare.

Hans Holbein the Younger was a German painter,son of  Hans Holbein the Elder, renowned for the precise rendering of his drawings and evoking interest in realism of his portraits. He was popularly known as the "King's Painter" and as one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century .His portrait of Henry VIII is one of the most famous in art history.Hans Holbein the Younger make use of Northern Renaissance art style and Renaissance humanism.His portrait of Henry VIII is one of the most famous in art history.