Northern Renaissance Collection (#3)

Head of Christ. Creator: Dieric Bouts
Head of Christ, Unknown date

Title page to a sermon by Martin Luther, 1523. Creators: Unknown, Hans Weiditz
Title page to a sermon by Martin Luther, 1523. Border illustration by Hans Weiditz with Christ preaching to the crowd. (German text: XXVII. Predig D. Martin Luthers newlich uszgangen Anno XXIII)

Title page of the Lübeck Bible, 1533-1534. Creator: Erhard Altdorfer
Title page of the Lubeck Bible, 1533-1534. Biblical scenes including Adam and Eve with the Serpent, Christ on the cross and rising from the tomb, and God giving Moses the Ten Commandments

The Ship of Salvation, 1512. Creator: Johann Gruninger
The Ship of Salvation, 1512. Christ is crucified on the mast of a sailing ship. Around him are depictions of other episodes from the Bible

The Last Supper, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, 1511. Page from Passio Domini Nostri Jesu (The Passion of Jesus)

Lady Mary Howard, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Lady Mary Howard, c1540

Madonna and Child. Detail from the "St John Altar". Creator: Unknown. Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child. Detail from the "St John Altar", Unknown date

Winter Landscape with Skaters and a Bird Trap, early 17th century. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Winter Landscape with Skaters and a Bird Trap, early 17th century

Madonna and Child, c1430-1450. Creator: Unknown
Madonna and Child, c1430-1450

Portrait of a Man Holding a Rosary, 1510-1520. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man Holding a Rosary, 1510-1520

Peasant Wedding Dance, 1607. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Peasant Wedding Dance, 1607

Virgin and Child Resting during the Flight into Egypt, c1500s. Creator: Joachim Patinir
Virgin and Child Resting during the Flight into Egypt, c1500s

Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. The luxuriousness of this gentlewoman's stole or mantel of European lynx is set off against a variation of a simple linen beguin headdress

The Wedding Dance. Creator: Unknown
The Wedding Dance, Unknown date

Two Women Cooking, 1562. Creator: Pieter Aertsen
Two Women Cooking, 1562

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. A marriage for economic reasons between people of different ages

The Ill-matched Pair, 1566. Creator: Jan Massys
The Ill-matched Pair, 1566. A marriage for economic reasons between people of different ages

The Judgement of Paris, mid-16th century. Creator: Hans Schopfer
The Judgement of Paris, mid-16th century

Ox, Gospel of Luke, 1502. Creator: Petrus von Rosenheim
Ox, Gospel of Luke, 1502. Mnemonic, or memory, device, intended to help one remember the Gospel of Luke. His symbol, the ox, presents imagery representing key moments in each chapter

Portrait of a Young Woman with a White Coif, 1541. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Young Woman with a White Coif, 1541

Memento mori, between 1600 and 1609. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Memento mori, between 1600 and 1609. Additional Info: This painting with its animal skeletons and skulls interspersed with living animals

Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "The Death of the Virgin"... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "The Death of the Virgin", by Martin Schoen, 1860. Engraving of a painting

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - a portrait, by Mabuse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - a portrait, by Mabuse, 1860. Engraving of a painting. The most recent accession to our National Gallery

Albrecht Dürer. Creator: Unknown
Albrecht Durer, unknown date. German artist and printmaker, (1471-1528)

Landscape with an Episode from the Conquest of America, c.1535. Creator: Jan Mostaert
Landscape with an Episode from the Conquest of America, c.1535

A Group of Guardsmen, 1529, 1529. Creator: Dirck Jacobsz
A Group of Guardsmen, 1529, 1529. Other Title(s): A Group of Guardsmen, 1529

Angels carry the body of Christ - Pietà, c.1587. Creator: Bartholomeus Spranger
Angels carry the body of Christ - Pieta, c.1587

Dance of Death, 1660-c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Dance of Death, 1660-c.1687

Dance of Death, 1660-c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Dance of Death, 1660-c.1687

Wild boar hunt in a rocky landscape, 1620. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Wild boar hunt in a rocky landscape, 1620

Fish Market with Ecce Homo, 1570. Creator: Joachim Beuckelaer
Fish Market with Ecce Homo, 1570

Erasmus Desiderius Rotterdam, ca. 1467-1536, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Erasmus Desiderius Rotterdam, ca. 1467-1536, c15th century

The Ghent Altarpiece by the van Eyck Brothers in St Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, 1829. Creator: Pieter-Frans De Noter
The Ghent Altarpiece by the van Eyck Brothers in St Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, 1829

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Visiting the sick. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Giving water to the thirsty. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Other Title(s): Panel of a polyptych with the seven Corporal Works of Mercy: feeding the hungry

The Large Crucifixion, c. 1516. Creator: Wolf Huber
The Large Crucifixion, c. 1516

Cows in a Stable; Witches in the Four Corners, 1615. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Cows in a Stable; Witches in the Four Corners, 1615

Landscape with ruins, cattle and deer, c.1614-c.1620. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Landscape with ruins, cattle and deer, c.1614-c.1620. Other Title(s): Aesop's fable of the stag among the cows

Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530), 1524-1600. Creator: Unknown
Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530), 1524-1600. Copy after Albrecht Durer

Landscape with the Temptation of Saint Antony Abbot, c.1510-c.1520. Creator: Workshop of Joachim Patinir
Landscape with the Temptation of Saint Antony Abbot, c.1510-c.1520

Portrait of a Man, 1520-1575. Creator: Corneille de Lyon
Portrait of a Man, 1520-1575

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Pilgrims are given shelter - some wear scallop shells on their hats, the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Clothing the naked. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy. The work was badly damaged during the Iconoclasm of 1566

Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1515. Creator: Michael Sittow
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1515

The Christ Child Worshipped by Mary, 1480-1524. Creator: Antonio Solario
The Christ Child Worshipped by Mary, 1480-1524

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The Northern Renaissance was a period of artistic and intellectual flourishing that took place in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was characterized by a renewed interest in classical learning, humanism, and the exploration of new artistic techniques. One iconic artwork from this era is "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch. Painted between 1490-1500, this triptych depicts a surreal landscape filled with fantastical creatures and scenes that explore themes of sin, temptation, and redemption. Another influential artist of the Northern Renaissance was Albrecht Durer. His work "The Man of Sorrows" showcases his mastery of printmaking techniques through intricate details and emotional depth. Durer's art often focused on religious subjects, reflecting the spiritual concerns prevalent during this time. Hendrik Goltzius' "Icarus, " part of his series called "The Four Disgracers, " demonstrates the influence of mythology on Northern Renaissance artists. The piece captures Icarus falling from the sky after flying too close to the sun—a cautionary tale about hubris. "The Wedding Dance" by an unknown artist exemplifies another aspect of life during this period—the celebration of joyous occasions through music and dance. This lively painting reflects both social customs and artistic trends popular at that time. Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of Jane Seymour provides insight into portraiture during the Northern Renaissance. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Holbein captured not only physical likeness but also conveyed personality traits through subtle gestures and expressions. In addition to paintings, printmaking played a significant role in shaping art during this period. Albrecht Durer's etching titled "Knight, Death, and Devil" explores themes such as mortality and moral virtue while showcasing his technical skill in creating intricate lines with precision.