Holbein's Wife c. 1798

Francesco Bartolozzi's "Holbein's Wife" is a stipple engraving from 1798, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The print features a portrait of the wife of famed artist Hans Holbein the Younger, a prominent figure of the German Renaissance. The engraving, capturing a sense of quiet dignity, depicts Holbein's wife in a simple white dress, a dark cloak and a white cap. The subtle shading and delicate lines typical of the stipple technique add realism and depth to the portrait.