The Ambassadors | Hans Holbein the Younger | 1533 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas begun in 1483

begun in 1483

chooses not bitterness

dreamlike atmosphere that amplifies the sense of unease

wields a scythe

presents a dramatic maritime scene featuring the iconic equestrian statue of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg

The Ambassadors | Hans Holbein the Younger | 1533 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas begun in 1483About the artwork: Hans Holbein the Younger's The Ambassadors (1533) is a masterful double portrait that embodies the intellectual, political, and spiritual tensions of the 16th century. Depicting Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selvetwo French diplomatsthe painting surrounds them with a rich array of scientific instruments, globes, musical instruments, and books, symbolizing the Renaissance ideals of humanism, exploration, and scholarly pursuit.