Portrait of a Woman [recto] c. 1508

Hans Holbein the Elder’s *Portrait of a Woman* is a 16th-century drawing of a woman's head and shoulders. The woman is depicted in profile, wearing a white headdress, with her eyes and mouth lightly sketched. The overall delicate, yet realistic rendering is characteristic of Holbein's style. Holbein the Elder was a German painter and draftsman, known for his portraiture and religious works. This drawing is a fine example of his skill in depicting realistic details and subtle emotional nuance.