Publisher's Synopsis
Holbein In Blackfriars: An Improbable Comedy is a book written by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman that tells the story of a young artist named Hans Holbein who travels to London in the 16th century to seek his fortune. Holbein arrives in the city with high hopes, but soon finds himself struggling to make ends meet.Desperate for work, Holbein takes a job as a painter for a wealthy nobleman named Sir Thomas More. However, he soon discovers that More is not the generous patron he had hoped for, and that his work is not appreciated by the other artists in London.As Holbein struggles to establish himself in the competitive world of art, he becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures and misunderstandings. He falls in love with a beautiful noblewoman, but is thwarted by her jealous husband. He is accused of stealing a valuable painting, and is forced to clear his name in a dramatic courtroom scene.Despite the many obstacles he faces, Holbein perseveres, and eventually achieves success as an artist. Along the way, he learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of art.Holbein In Blackfriars: An Improbable Comedy is a humorous and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance art and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, art, or simply a good story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
