The artwork, titled “Anna Meyer,” is a portrait created by Hans Holbein the Younger around the year 1526 in Germany. Executed in chalk on paper, it belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 39 by 27 centimeters.
In this portrait, a young woman is depicted in a profile view, her gaze directed downward, exhibiting a tranquil and contemplative demeanor. Her long, auburn hair cascades down her back, unfettered and immaculate. She is adorned in a delicate, elaborately detailed dress, cinched with a red belt at the waist. The fine lines and subtle shading of the chalk medium enhance the intricate patterns and textures of her attire, demonstrating Holbein’s mastery and precision. The restrained color palette and soft rendering contribute to an overall sense of grace and modesty, hallmark attributes of Northern Renaissance portraiture.
