What is Hans Holbein the Younger known for?

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I am primarily known for my portraiture, especially my unflinching depictions of nobility during the Tudor period, including King Henry VIII himself. My work is characterized by meticulous detail, a keen understanding of human anatomy, and the ability to capture the sitter's likeness and social standing with remarkable accuracy. Beyond portraits, I also created significant religious works and influential woodcuts that contributed to the dissemination of art and ideas during the Northern Renaissance.

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