Hans’s work is defined by its 16th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Salomé
Hans von Aachen German, c. 1552-1615

The Death of the Virgin
Hans Klocker (Austrian, active c. 1478–1498)

Model Field Cannon (Culverin)
Possibly by Hans Reischperger Austrian, Vienna, active 1595

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

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

The Women's Bath
Hans Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550

Child and Seeing Hands
Hans Bellmer German, born Poland, 1902-1975