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Northern Renaissance Collection (#73)

The Northern Renaissance was a period of artistic and intellectual flourishing that took place in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Portrait of Anne de Buren (oil on panel)

Portrait of Anne de Buren (oil on panel)
XIR222400 Portrait of Anne de Buren (oil on panel) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)

Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)
XIR222237 Venus and Cupid (oil on panel) by Backer, Jacques de (b.c.1545-fl.1595); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; (add.info.: Troy burning in the background; ); Netherlandish

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Virgin with the Infant Christ Holding a Pansy (oil on panel)

Virgin with the Infant Christ Holding a Pansy (oil on panel)
XIR222218 Virgin with the Infant Christ Holding a Pansy (oil on panel) by Isenbrandt or Isenbrant, Adriaen (c.1490-1551) (follower of); 58.5x43 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Detail of the Archangel Gabriel, from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c

Detail of the Archangel Gabriel, from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c
XIR221117 Detail of the Archangel Gabriel, from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c.1468-70 (oil on panel) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1440-91) (school of); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Detail of the Virgin from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c. 1468-70

Detail of the Virgin from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c. 1468-70
XIR221116 Detail of the Virgin from the Annunciation, from the Orlier Altarpiece, c.1468-70 (oil on panel) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1440-91) (school of); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; German

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Detail of the Presentation in the Temple, from the Altarpiece of the Dominicans, c

Detail of the Presentation in the Temple, from the Altarpiece of the Dominicans, c
XIR221115 Detail of the Presentation in the Temple, from the Altarpiece of the Dominicans, c.1470-80 (oil on panel) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1440-91) (school of); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-31) 1509 (grisaille)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-31) 1509 (grisaille)
XIR221111 St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-31) 1509 (grisaille) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 96x43 cm; Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel)

Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel)
XIR220249 Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); 142x160 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel)

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel)
XOS1219817 Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); 85.5x122.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1507-c. 1510 (oil on panel)

The Crucifixion, c. 1507-c. 1510 (oil on panel)
XOS1219811 The Crucifixion, c.1507-c.1510 (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); 105x88.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1517 (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1517 (oil on panel)
XOS1219816 The Adoration of the Magi, 1517 (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); 84.1x55.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Polyptych of the Glorification of the Holy Trinity, central panel depicting the Trinity

Polyptych of the Glorification of the Holy Trinity, central panel depicting the Trinity
XIR218935 Polyptych of the Glorification of the Holy Trinity, central panel depicting the Trinity, the Virgin and St. John the Baptist, c.1509-16 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Descent from the Cross, and the Legend of the True Cross (oil on canvas)

Descent from the Cross, and the Legend of the True Cross (oil on canvas)
BAL11746 Descent from the Cross, and the Legend of the True Cross (oil on canvas) by Stock, Vranck van der (1424-95); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel)

St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel)
XIR216678 St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); 63.5x90.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Portrait of John I (1468-1532) the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, c. 1533 (oil on panel)

Portrait of John I (1468-1532) the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, c. 1533 (oil on panel)
XIR216425 Portrait of John I (1468-1532) the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, c.1533 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Kurpfalzisches Museum, Heidelberg

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel)

The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel)
XIR216127 The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel) by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 41x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel)

Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel)
BAL114013 Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 52x78 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: 13th c satire on monastic life; ); Flemish

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas)

Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR216104 Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi

Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi
XIR215399 Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi, The Presentation in the Temple and Christ Appearing to Mary

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Carrying of the Cross (oil on panel)

The Carrying of the Cross (oil on panel)
XIR215166 The Carrying of the Cross (oil on panel) by Wolgemut or Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449 (oil on oak panel

A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449 (oil on oak panel
XOS1127622 A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449 (oil on oak panel; by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 98x85.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Haultepenne Fury in 1581 (coloured engraving)

The Haultepenne Fury in 1581 (coloured engraving)
XIR214124 The Haultepenne Fury in 1581 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Portrait of a Man (pencil on paper)

Portrait of a Man (pencil on paper)
XIR212918 Portrait of a Man (pencil on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 37x25 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Study of a lily, 1526 (w / c on paper)

Study of a lily, 1526 (w / c on paper)
XIR212917 Study of a lily, 1526 (w/c on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 9.7x11.8 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: St. Mary Magdalene Reading (oil on panel)

St. Mary Magdalene Reading (oil on panel)
XIR212809 St. Mary Magdalene Reading (oil on panel) by Isenbrandt or Isenbrant, Adriaen (c.1490-1551) (attr. to); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel)

The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel)
XIR212808 The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel) by Blondeel, Lancelot (c.1495-c.1561) (attr)

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)

Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)
XIR212513 Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Virgin and Child in a Garden (oil on panel)

Virgin and Child in a Garden (oil on panel)
BAL210892 Virgin and Child in a Garden (oil on panel) by Master of the Embroidered Foliage (fl.1495-1500); 101x84 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Fires of St. Martin (oil on panel)

The Fires of St. Martin (oil on panel)
XIR210468 The Fires of St. Martin (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 76x108 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Les Feux de la Saint-Martin; ); Flemish

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Cherubim Crying, 1521 (graphite & gouache on paper)

Cherubim Crying, 1521 (graphite & gouache on paper)
XIR208594 Cherubim Crying, 1521 (graphite & gouache on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 20.2x14.4 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Dream landscape with text, 1526 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Dream landscape with text, 1526 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR208563 Dream landscape with text, 1526 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: A Young Couple, 1484-94 (pen & ink on paper)

A Young Couple, 1484-94 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR208562 A Young Couple, 1484-94 (pen & ink on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1521 (pen & ink on paper)

Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1521 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR208561 Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1521 (pen & ink on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Three Heads of Children, 1506 (pen & ink on paper)

Three Heads of Children, 1506 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR208560 Three Heads of Children, 1506 (pen & ink on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 22.1x38.2 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Virgin and Two Female Saints, 1521 (pencil on paper)

The Virgin and Two Female Saints, 1521 (pencil on paper)
XIR208558 The Virgin and Two Female Saints, 1521 (pencil on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 42x30.7 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots (litho)

Mary, Queen of Scots (litho)
KW1078122 Mary, Queen of Scots (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 A-1587, aka Mary Stuart, Mary I of Scotland)

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Elizabeth I (litho)

Elizabeth I (litho)
KW1078121 Elizabeth I (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, 1533 A- 1603)

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)
XIR197275 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Virgin and Child (oil on panel)

Virgin and Child (oil on panel)
XIR185191 Virgin and Child (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1465-1530) (attr. to); 52x36 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Poznan, Poland; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: St. Jerome in his Study (oil on panel)

St. Jerome in his Study (oil on panel)
XIR181964 St. Jerome in his Study (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 87x67 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info)

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Five Senses: Touch (oil on panel)

The Five Senses: Touch (oil on panel)
XMN181850 The Five Senses: Touch (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Les Cinq Sens, Le toucher; ); Giraudon; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Five Senses: Hearing (oil on panel)

The Five Senses: Hearing (oil on panel)
XMN181849 The Five Senses: Hearing (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Giraudon; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: Nativity, 1510 (tempera on panel)

Nativity, 1510 (tempera on panel)
XIR181204 Nativity, 1510 (tempera on panel) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 166.5x125 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel)

The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel)
XIR178912 The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) (school of); 83x57.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1530 (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1530 (oil on panel)
XOS1766290 The Adoration of the Magi, 1530 (oil on panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 90.8x55.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageNorthern Renaissance Collection: The Lactation of St. Bernard (oil on panel)

The Lactation of St. Bernard (oil on panel)
XIR173146 The Lactation of St. Bernard (oil on panel) by Eeckele, Jan van (fl.1534-58 d.1561); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai




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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.