Bildnis Der Nonne Veronika Vetter by Hans Holbein the Elder

Bildnis Der Nonne Veronika Vetter 1499

hansholbeintheelder

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Bildnis Der Nonne Veronika Vetter" is a silverpoint drawing on parchment by Hans Holbein the Elder, completed in 1499. It is a portrait of a nun, Veronika Vetter, in a simple yet elegant depiction. The delicate lines of the drawing capture her serene expression and the folds of her habit, with the presence of her coat of arms further enhancing the composition. This artwork exemplifies Holbein’s early mastery of portraiture and the fine detail of silverpoint drawing.