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Northern Renaissance · 1533

The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger

The Ambassadors (1533) by Hans Holbein the Younger. Its palette is led by soot (#0f0e0d, 37%) and bistre (#32241c, 17%), with accents of golden umber, dark amber brown and olive. Overall the canvas is dark, muted and warm.

Palette

Color families

Black 45%, Brown 35%, Green 17%, Gray 1%, Red 1%

Measurements

Lightness
0.33
Contrast
0.58
Vividness
0.025
Warmth
+0.99
Complexity
190 cells
Hue range
0.61
Focus
0.03

Details

Date
1533
Medium
Oil on oak panel
Size
207.0 × 209.0 cm
Genre
portrait
Collection
National Gallery, London

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