“Thomas Godsalve of Norwich and his Son, John” is an artwork by Hans Holbein the Younger, created in 1528 in Germany. This oil on panel painting belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement, and measures 36 by 35 centimeters. It is a portrait genre painting currently located in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany.
The artwork presents an intimate portrayal of Thomas Godsalve of Norwich and his son, John. Both figures are depicted with solemn expressions, embodying the realism characteristic of Holbein’s style. The father is positioned slightly to the right, wearing a fur-trimmed garment and a hat, and holding a quill pen poised over a piece of paper, suggesting his engagement in a literate or administrative task. The son, positioned to his left, is shown with a more introspective stance, holding a letter. The background is dark and unadorned, placing focus on the details and expressions of the sitters, capturing their personalities and social status with meticulous precision.
