Northern Renaissance Collection (#5)

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

The Nativity with SS. Sixtus (?) and Jerome and a cardinal (oil on panel)
GLS314055 The Nativity with SS. Sixtus (?) and Jerome and a cardinal (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School; 52.2x41.8 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244631 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

Window depicting the Adoration of the Kings (stained glass)
GLS314050 Window depicting the Adoration of the Kings (stained glass) by Flemish School, (15th century); 77.5x57.8 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak)
5890677 Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 83.9x195.6x11.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

St Maurice (or St Victor) with a Donor, c. 1500-05 (oil on panel)
5673685 St Maurice (or St Victor) with a Donor, c.1500-05 (oil on panel) by Master of Moulins (Jean Hey), (fl.c.1483-c.1529); 58.4x49.5 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: An ecclesiastic)

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

Tapestry depicting David and Bathsheba, from Strassburg, 1480-1500 (wool, silk and linen)
GLS314130 Tapestry depicting David and Bathsheba, from Strassburg, 1480-1500 (wool, silk and linen) by French School, (16th century); 86.3x97.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Pursuit of Fidelity, c. 1475-1500 (tapestry)
GLS224037 The Pursuit of Fidelity, c.1475-1500 (tapestry) by German School, (15th century); 76.2x86.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Magdalen Cup, 1573-74 (silver gilt)
3073019 The Magdalen Cup, 1573-74 (silver gilt) by Roussel, Nicaise (d.c.1623) (attr. to); height: 19.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Wing from Durer (engraved wooden block)
3929999 Wing from Durer (engraved wooden block) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

Portrait of Hubert Languet, 1580 (oil on panel)
3710682 Portrait of Hubert Languet, 1580 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); 41x30 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

A Procession of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1800-40 (oil on panel)
5910205 A Procession of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1800-40 (oil on panel) by Peake, Robert (c.1551-1619) (after); 38.4x53.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

St. Paul Led to Damascus After his Conversion (oil on canvas) Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Portrait of Charles Quint, published in 1920 (litho)
KW349643 Portrait of Charles Quint, published in 1920 (litho) by Beham, Barthel (1504-40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, from Das Evangelium in der Verfolgung by Bernhard Rogge)

Musee d'Unterlinden, Colmar, France
The Marriage at Cana, c.1500 (oil on panel) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Self Portrait (plaster)
XAM198139 Self Portrait (plaster) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Ali Meyer

The Entombment of Christ (oil on panel)
XIR418454 The Entombment of Christ (oil on panel) by Huguet, Jaume (1415-92); 73 x 158 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Christ's body placed in the tomb by Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea)

Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel)
471144 Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); 105x75 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Virgin and Child (oil on parchment)
LAF470800 The Virgin and Child (oil on parchment) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 8.5x6.1 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Poortakker Triptych, c. 1500-10 (oil on panel)
LAF470878 The Poortakker Triptych, c.1500-10 (oil on panel) by Master of the Holy Family of St. Anne (16th century); 87.3x39.1 and 87.4x92.5 and 87.4x39.2 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Fish market (oil on canvas)
471248 Fish market (oil on canvas) by Valckenborch, Frederik (1570-1623); 120x180 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Ecce Homo, first half of the 16th century (oil on panel)
471233 Ecce Homo, first half of the 16th century (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 40x33 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Portrait of a Woman, 1510 (oil on panel)
471077 Portrait of a Woman, 1510 (oil on panel) by Faber, Conrad (1500-52); 44x34 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Family of St. Anne, c. 1500-10 (oil on panel)
LAF471016 The Family of St. Anne, c.1500-10 (oil on panel) by Master of the Holy Family of St. Anne (16th century); 74x113.9 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on panel)
471146 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on panel) by Bouts, Albrecht (1451/55-1549); 94.5x120 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

St. Jerome, right hand panel from the Triptych of St. Erasmus, c. 1460 (oil on panel)
3471329 St. Jerome, right hand panel from the Triptych of St. Erasmus, c.1460 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); 82x169 cm; Museums of Louvain, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Charity (oil on panel)
3470379 Charity (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 34x50 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Our Lady of the Seven Dolours (oil on panel)
471161 Our Lady of the Seven Dolours (oil on panel) by Hoogstraeten Master, (fl.1490-c.1530); 96x316.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Our Lady of the Seven Dolours (oil on panel)
471160 Our Lady of the Seven Dolours (oil on panel) by Hoogstraeten Master, (fl.1490-c.1530); 316.5x96 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

St. Bernard, left hand panel from the Triptych of St. Erasmus, c. 1460 (oil on panel)
3471330 St. Bernard, left hand panel from the Triptych of St. Erasmus, c.1460 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); 82x169 cm; Museums of Louvain

Portrait of Philip the Good (oil on panel)
3471326 Portrait of Philip the Good (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (after); 27x24 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

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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.