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Episode 318 - Hans Holbein: Renaissance Master with Dr Elizabeth Goldring
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In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Elizabeth Goldring about her new biography 'Holbein: Renaissance Master'. They trace Hans Holbein’s journey from Augsburg and Basel to Tudor England, his key patrons including Erasmus and Thomas More, his role at Henry VIII’s court, and his lasting impact on portraiture and Tudor culture.
The conversation also highlights archival discoveries, Holbein’s workshop practices, the Greenwich revels, and the painter’s remarkable ability to adapt politically and artistically through changing times.
Learn more about Dr Goldring
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/ren/centrestaff/elizabethgoldring/
The Tudor Heart Appeal
https://www.britishmuseum.org/tudor-heart-appeal
Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com
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