Benedikt von Hertenstein

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Artwork: Benedikt von Hertenstein
Description: Benedikt von Hertenstein (1495-1522) was a German nobleman and military commander. He was a friend and patron of the artist Hans Holbein the Younger, who painted this portrait of him in 1517. The painting is a half-length portrait, and Hertenstein is depicted wearing a black doublet and a red cap. He has a confident expression on his face, and his hands are folded together in front of him. The painting is a fine example of Holbein’s portraiture, and it captures Hertenstein’s personality and character.
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