WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Holbein n 1: German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543) [syn: Holbein, Hans Holbein, Holbein the Younger] 2: German painter of religious works (1465-1524) [syn: Holbein, Hans Holbein, Holbein the Elder]