Artists  > Hans Memling

Hans Memling

An important artist in the city of Bruges, Memling’s exquisitely detailed portraits and religious paintings were influenced by Rogier van der Weyden.

Dates
c. 1430–94
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany, Western Europe > Belgium, Northern Europe > The Netherlands
Period Culture Style
Renaissance > Northern Renaissance > Burgundian
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Drawing
Works of Art

Artists  > Hans Memling

Hans Memling

An important artist in the city of Bruges, Memling’s exquisitely detailed portraits and religious paintings were influenced by Rogier van der Weyden.

Dates
c. 1430–94
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany, Western Europe > Belgium, Northern Europe > The Netherlands
Period Culture Style
Renaissance > Northern Renaissance > Burgundian
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Drawing
Works of Art