Hans’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Cup in the Form of a Horse and Rider
Hans Ludwig Kienle (born Ulm [now Germany], 1591–1653) Ulm (now Germany)

The Golden Wall
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Max Herrmann-Neisse
Ludwig Meidner German, 1884–1966

Virgin and Child
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

The Emperor Maximilian Presented to Christ by His Patron Saints
Hans Springinklee German, c. 1495-after 1522

The Fountain at Grottaferrata
Ludwig Richter (German, 1803–1884)

Blue Rhythm
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Apollo and Marsyas
Hans Thoma (German, 1839–1924)

Eight Boys
Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550

Portrait of a Donor (recto); Saint Anthony of Padua (verso)
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

Kummeralp Mountain and Two Sheds
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner German, 1880–1938

Growth
Jean (Hans) Arp French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886–1966

Christ Carrying the Cross
Attributed to Hans Maler (German, c. 1480–by 1529)

Portrait of a Lady of the Wentworth Family (Probably Jane Cheyne)
Hans Eworth (Flemish, active England, 1545–73/74)

The Poet
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Portrait of Otto Mueller
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner German, 1880-1938

Highrise City (Hochhausstadt), Perspective View
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885–1967

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Hans Baldung Grien German, 1484/85-1545

The Doll (La Poupée)
Hans Bellmer German, born Poland, 1902–1975

Highrise City (Hochhausstadt): Perspective View: North-South Street
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885-1967