Hans Roth [obverse]

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting! It's called Hans Roth, and it's from a long, long time ago – way back in 1527! That's over 500 years ago! Can you imagine what life was like then? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn This painting shows a young man named Hans Roth. Look closely at him. He's wearing a fancy coat, isn't he? It's dark brown and furry, very warm-looking. What do you think he might be doing? What kind of person do you think he is? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn See his hat? It's big and black. And he's holding a little orange! Why do you think the artist painted him with an orange? Maybe it was a special treat back then! nn (Pause for children's responses) nn The artist, Bernhard Strigel, was super clever. He didn't just paint Hans; he painted a whole scene around him! See the pretty green landscape on one side? And the fancy gold stuff on the other? It's like a little story in the painting! What do you think the landscape and the gold mean? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn The artist used mostly dark colors – browns, blacks, and whites. But that makes Hans stand out even more, doesn't it? It's like a spotlight on him! The painting is quite small, but it tells us a lot about Hans and the time he lived in. It's like a tiny window into the past! nn (Pause for children's responses) nn So, next time you see a painting, remember to look closely! Look at the colors, the clothes, the background – everything tells a story. And who knows, maybe you'll become an art detective and discover the secrets hidden in the pictures! Isn't art amazing? nn