Hans the Elder Bocksberger: Salzburg’s Renaissance Visionary Hans the Elder Bocksberger (c. 1510 – before 1569), born in Salzburg, Austria, stands as a pivotal figure within Salzburg’s burgeoning artistic landscape during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism periods. Though overshadowed by his younger brother, Hans Holbein the Younger—a celebrated artist who achieved international renown—Hans Bocksberger nonetheless cemented his place in art history through commissions that adorned noble residences and churches across Bavaria and Austria. His formative years were steeped in artistic tra…