This Early Netherlandish Painter was born in the Dutch city of Haarlem but spent most of his career in Leuven in modern-day Belgium. Dieric Bouts (1415-1475) became the leading artist in this city just east of Brussels and earned some prestigious commissions. Most of his works are either small devotional paintings, portraits, or large religious …
When this Early Netherelandisch artist moved from his native Haarlem to Leuven, he earned a very prestigious commission from a local confraternity. Dieric Bouts (1415-1475) produced one of the most influential works of art shortly after, and this altarpiece is special for a number of reasons. Even though it’s a triptych, it depicts five different …
The 15th century was an important period in the history of art in Europe, and this applies to both the Northern and Southern parts of the continent. Oil painting developed in northern Europe and this allowed for a much more detailed approach to art. This is reflected in the oeuvre of Early Netherlandish painters. One …