Erasmus of Rotterdam 1532

Hans Holbein the Younger's "Erasmus of Rotterdam" is a portrait in oil on panel, painted in 1532. This intimate portrait, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Erasmus, a prominent humanist scholar, in a contemplative pose. Holbein's masterful use of light and shadow defines Erasmus's features, highlighting his intellectual depth and humanity. The realistic depiction and meticulous detail of the painting are characteristic of Holbein's Northern Renaissance style.