“Tantalus” by Hans Holbein the Younger (1535/1540) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of National Gallery of Art (Washington).

Tantalus

Tantalus

TitleTantalus
ArtistHans Holbein the Younger
Date1535/1540 16th century
Mediumpen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann and Patrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Tantalus” is a work by Hans Holbein the Younger, dated 1535/1540. It is executed in pen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05