Sir Thomas Eliot 1532

Hans Holbein the Younger's "Sir Thomas Eliot" (1532) is a masterful portrait drawing. The subject, Sir Thomas Eliot, a prominent English diplomat and humanist, is portrayed with great detail and realism. His sharp features, cap, and the outline of a cross visible on his chest are rendered with masterful use of black chalk, red chalk, and watercolor. The portrait captures Eliot's dignified presence and intellectual demeanor, a hallmark of Holbein's portraiture. This artwork demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, leaving behind a captivating study of a significant historical figure.