Northern Renaissance Collection (#4)

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

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St. John and two angels, 1552. Creator: Melchior Lorck
The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St. John and two angels, 1552

Portrait of a Man, 1493-1532. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait of a Man, 1493-1532

Virgin and Child with a Patron, 1462-1561. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Virgin and Child with a Patron, 1462-1561

Reproduction of painting showing Virgin Mary. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Reproduction of painting showing Virgin Mary. Photograph of detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, Hubert and Jan van Eyck, 1432, San Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

Reproduction of print showing King and queen in garden, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Reproduction of print showing King and queen in garden, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of woodcut by Hans Burgkmair in Chapter 64, Der Weiss Kunig (The Life and Reign of Maximilian I), 1765

Deposition from the cross, after Van der Weyden. Creator: Unknown
Deposition from the cross, after Van der Weyden. (Descente de croix, d'apres Van der Weyden)

Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Under a canopy, the Virgin holds the child Jesus on her lap. An angel offers him an apple

Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. (Adoration des Mages)

Vierge à l'Enfant, d'après Mabuse. Creator: Anon
Vierge a l'Enfant, d'apres Mabuse. Virgin and Child, after Mabuse. The Virgin presents the child Jesus, seated on a parapet, to the spectator

Reproduction of print: Flight into Egypt, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Reproduction of print: Flight into Egypt, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of an engraving by Martin Schongauer, 1470-1490

Reproduction of print: Annunciation, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Reproduction of print: Annunciation, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of an engraving by Martin Schongauer, ca. 1484/5

Reproduction of print showing: Madonna and Archangel Gabriel, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Reproduction of print showing: Madonna and Archangel Gabriel, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of Annunciation engraving, 1490-91, by Martin Schongauer

Reproduction of print showing: Madonna and Archangel Gabriel, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Reproduction of print showing: Madonna and Archangel Gabriel, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of Annunciation engraving, 1490-91, by Martin Schongauer

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, between 1500 and 1550. Creator: Joachim Patinir
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, between 1500 and 1550

The Wedding Procession, 1623. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
The Wedding Procession, 1623

Virgin and Child with a Parrot, after Jan van Eyck. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child with a Parrot, after Jan van Eyck

Portrait of Joost van Bronkhorst, c.1520. Creator: Jan Mostaert
Portrait of Joost van Bronkhorst, c.1520

Portrait of Guillaume Budé (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869. Creator: Jean Amable Amedee Pastelot
Portrait of Guillaume Bude (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869

Man Crossing Log Bridge over Torrent, n.d. Creator: Jan van Eyck
Man Crossing Log Bridge over Torrent, n.d

The Bewitched Groom, ca. 1544. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Bewitched Groom, ca. 1544

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481833 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

St. Michael, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
St. Michael, ca. 1435-1491

Saint Sebastian, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Saint Sebastian, ca. 1435-1491

Ecce Homo, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Ecce Homo, ca. 1435-1491

Three Elegant Vessels on a White Background, ca. 1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Three Elegant Vessels on a White Background, ca. 1525

Death and the Devil Surprising Two Women, ca. 1515. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Death and the Devil Surprising Two Women, ca. 1515

The Dispute of the Church Fathers over the Holy Sacrament, 1575. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Dispute of the Church Fathers over the Holy Sacrament, 1575

The Annunciation, ca. 1465-70. Creator: Hans Memling
The Annunciation, ca. 1465-70

The Holy Family, possibly 1527-33. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve (Netherlandish, Cleve ca)
The Holy Family, possibly 1527-33

Dance of Death: The Old Man. Creator: Hans Holbein (German, 1497 / 98-1543)
Dance of Death: The Old Man

Demon Making Love to a Witch (woodcut print) (b / w photo)
XJF271081 Demon Making Love to a Witch (woodcut print) (b/w photo) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrated in a book by Ulrich Molitor; ); out of copyright

The Dream of Paris (oil on panel)
XIR223223 The Dream of Paris (oil on panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 47.5x35 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of the Artist, 1486-1795. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Artist, 1486-1795. Copy after Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Portrait of the Artist, 1486-1689. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Artist, 1486-1689. Copy after Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

The Holy Family, 1515-1615. Creators: Workshop of Joos van Cleve, Unknown
The Holy Family, 1515-1615

A rocky landscape with a bridge in the foreground, 1552 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
UCL284459 A rocky landscape with a bridge in the foreground, 1552 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Huber, Wolf (c.1490-1553); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK

Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel)
NGW184230 Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions)
1217968 Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: max 43.5 cm Lisbon)

Tapestry fragment depicting birds and beasts, from Franconia or Upper Rhine, 1300-1350 (wool)
GLS314128 Tapestry fragment depicting birds and beasts, from Franconia or Upper Rhine, 1300-1350 (wool) by German School, (14th century); 54.5x50.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244632 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

Tapestry depicting The Wandering Housewife or Woman Riding to Market, 1470-80 (wool and white linen thread)
GLS314131 Tapestry depicting The Wandering Housewife or Woman Riding to Market, 1470-80 (wool and white linen thread) by Swiss School, (15th century); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Tapestry, The Luttrell Table Carpet, 1520-38 (wool and wilk with gold and silver threads)
GLS314137 Tapestry, The Luttrell Table Carpet, 1520-38 (wool and wilk with gold and silver threads) by Flemish School, (16th century); 193x551.1 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Virgin and Child by a Fountain (oil on panel)
GLS314071 The Virgin and Child by a Fountain (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 105.4x82.2 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Virgin and Child, 1529 (oil on panel)
GLS314049 Virgin and Child, 1529 (oil on panel) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541) (and workshop); 71.1x55.9 cm; Glasgow Museums

Tapestry depicting thirty-six scenes from the Old and New Testaments, from Middle Rhineland, 1505-50 (wool)
GLS314129 Tapestry depicting thirty-six scenes from the Old and New Testaments, from Middle Rhineland, 1505-50 (wool, wilk and metal thread) by German School

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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.