Quentin Matsys (1466 - 1530) - photo 1

Quentin Matsys

Quentin Matsys (Dutch: Quinten Matsijs), a Flemish painter born around 1466 in Leuven, is recognized as a pivotal figure in the Early Netherlandish tradition and a founder of the Antwerp school of painting. His initial training as an ironsmith in his father's workshop lent a unique craftsmanship to his artistic endeavors. Matsys' works, which often contained religious themes and satirical elements, were instrumental in the transition from medieval to Renaissance art in northern Europe.

Matsys' early works exhibit the influence of Hans Memling, and later, his exposure to Italian Renaissance artists, especially Leonardo da Vinci, is evident in his refined technique. This amalgamation of Northern European and Italian influences resulted in a distinctive style that earned him the reputation as the leading painter in Antwerp during the early 16th century.

Today, Matsys' masterpieces are housed in prestigious institutions like the National Gallery in London, serving as a testament to his enduring legacy. His contributions to the art world resonate with collectors and historians alike, who admire his innovative blend of technical skill and evocative expression.

Date and place of birt:13 september 1466, Leuven, Belgium
Date and place of death:16 september 1530, Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:The Netherlands, Flanders, Spanish Netherlands
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Medalist, Painter
Art school / group:Antwerp school
Genre:Genre art, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators The Netherlands

Bartholomeus Breenbergh (1598 - 1657)
Bartholomeus Breenbergh
1598 - 1657
Thomas Andreas Vos (1887 - 1948)
Thomas Andreas Vos
1887 - 1948
Arie Smit (1916 - 2016)
Arie Smit
1916 - 2016
Jan Griffier (1652 - 1718)
Jan Griffier
1652 - 1718
Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
 Lucebert (1924 - 1994)
Lucebert
1924 - 1994
Jan Victors (1619 - 1676)
Jan Victors
1619 - 1676
Maurits Verveer (1817 - 1903)
Maurits Verveer
1817 - 1903
Pieter Cosyn (1630 - 1677)
Pieter Cosyn
1630 - 1677
Jan Hendrik Verheyen (1778 - 1846)
Jan Hendrik Verheyen
1778 - 1846
Caesar van Everdingen (1616 - 1678)
Caesar van Everdingen
1616 - 1678
Jacob Hendricus Maris (1837 - 1899)
Jacob Hendricus Maris
1837 - 1899
Albert Meyering (1645 - 1714)
Albert Meyering
1645 - 1714
Willem Claesz. Heda (1594 - 1680)
Willem Claesz. Heda
1594 - 1680
Elisabeth Alida Haanen (1809 - 1845)
Elisabeth Alida Haanen
1809 - 1845
Caesar Bimmermann (1821 - 1888)
Caesar Bimmermann
1821 - 1888

Creators Old Masters

Jacques de Claeuw (1623 - 1694)
Jacques de Claeuw
1623 - 1694
Matthias Flacius (1520 - 1575)
Matthias Flacius
1520 - 1575
Tiberio di Tito (1573 - 1627)
Tiberio di Tito
1573 - 1627
Marco Basaiti (1470 - 1530)
Marco Basaiti
1470 - 1530
Hans Jordaens I (1555 - 1630)
Hans Jordaens I
1555 - 1630
Joannes van Doetecum I (1530 - 1605)
Joannes van Doetecum I
1530 - 1605
Lorenzo Costa I (1460 - 1535)
Lorenzo Costa I
1460 - 1535
Marcantonio Bellavia (XVII century - ?)
Marcantonio Bellavia
XVII century - ?
Sigismondo Foschi (1495 - 1536)
Sigismondo Foschi
1495 - 1536
Christophe Huet (1700 - 1756)
Christophe Huet
1700 - 1756
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 - 1680)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
1606 - 1680
Giovanni Ottaviani (1735 - 1808)
Giovanni Ottaviani
1735 - 1808
Willem van de Velde I (1611 - 1689)
Willem van de Velde I
1611 - 1689
Francesco Naselli (1560 - 1630)
Francesco Naselli
1560 - 1630
Georg Pecham (1568 - 1604)
Georg Pecham
1568 - 1604
Adam de Coster (1586 - 1643)
Adam de Coster
1586 - 1643
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