Lais Corinthiaca
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Artists | Hans Holbein the Younger |
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Created | 1526 |
Periods | Northern Renaissance |
Genres | Portrait |
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ID | 2237011 |
About Lais Corinthiaca
Lais of Corinth by Hans Holbein the Younger portrays the famous Lais of Corinth, a courtesan of ancient Greece who charged a high price for her favours. It has been suggested that Holbein is also referring to the Lais who was the lover of Apelles, the great painter of antiquity.