1. 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) • Syn: Hans Holbein, Holbein the Younger • Instance Hypernyms: old master, engraver 2. German painter of religious works (1465-1524) • Syn: Hans Holbein, Holbein the Elder • Instance Hypernyms: old master
