Portrait of a Member of the Wedigh Family 1532

Hans Holbein the Younger's "Portrait of a Member of the Wedigh Family" is a striking example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. Painted in 1532, this oil painting depicts a young man in a black cap and coat, holding a book in his hand. The sitter's serious expression and detailed clothing suggest a person of status and wealth, while the inscription "Anno 1532. Aetatis Sua 29" reveals his age at the time of the portrait. This realistic and meticulous style, typical of Holbein's work, captures the sitter's individuality and reflects the humanist ideals of the era. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.