Ruled by a succession of very wealthy Dukes, Burgundy (today parts of France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands) produced some of the most important art of the 15th century.
1400 - 1500 (Northern Renaissance)
Ruled by a succession of very wealthy Dukes, Burgundy (today parts of France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands) produced some of the most important art of the 15th century.
1400 - 1500 (Northern Renaissance)
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Diptych of Maarten van Nieuwenhove is one of the most important diptychs of the fifteenth century, both for its innovative subject matter and condition.
We stand on a Bruges street and approach a goldsmith’s shop. Hang on, is that a falcon? Looks like we have company.
This particular artwork perfectly embodies all the things that northern European painters were thought to do best.
Introducing a lavish altarpiece with vibrant images. Exploring the narrative and visual threads that connect its featured stories.
Van Eyck’s enigmatic and iconic double portrait often prompts the question: is the female figure pregnant?
Mary cries and falls into John’s arms. Rogier’s precise observations accentuate the emotional impact of this scene.
Open this astonishing book and see how three brothers invented compositional devices to unite text and image.
This foot-high theatre offers a drama in three acts. A golden thorn claims the starring role.
Look closely—not only is the level of detail here astonishing, but these everyday objects embody religious symbols.
“As I can.” On the frame to this portrait, the painter humblebrags—and establishes his place in history.
Monks, or modern dancers? Robes dwarf these hooded men, but outsized drapery befits their monumental expressivity.