The artwork titled “Dorothea Kannengiesser” was crafted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1516, in Germany, during the Northern Renaissance period. This portrait, executed in tempera on wood, measures 31 x 38.5 cm and is currently housed at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.
The artwork depicts a woman adorned in elaborate Renaissance attire, characterized by an intricately patterned headdress and an ornately decorated gown. The background features a detailed architectural setting with two columns and a finely decorated ceiling alcove, highlighting Holbein’s attention to intricate details and texture. The use of tempera results in a smooth, refined finish, adding to the realism and solemnity of the portrait. The woman’s composed expression and the careful rendering of her garments and accessories reflect the artist’s skill in capturing the subtleties of the human form and the richness of Renaissance fashion.
