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

Cornelis Troost (1696 - 1750)
Cornelis Troost
1696 - 1750
Johannes Glauber (1646 - 1726)
Johannes Glauber
1646 - 1726
Nicolas Eekman (1889 - 1973)
Nicolas Eekman
1889 - 1973
Petrus van Schendel (1806 - 1870)
Petrus van Schendel
1806 - 1870
Ottmar Elliger (1666 - 1732)
Ottmar Elliger
1666 - 1732
Hendrick Avercamp (1585 - 1634)
Hendrick Avercamp
1585 - 1634
Anthony Claesz II (1607 - 1649)
Anthony Claesz II
1607 - 1649
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen (1500 - 1559)
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
1500 - 1559
Anton Rudolf Mauve (1838 - 1888)
Anton Rudolf Mauve
1838 - 1888
Otto van Veen (1556 - 1629)
Otto van Veen
1556 - 1629
Adriaen de Grijef (1657 - 1715)
Adriaen de Grijef
1657 - 1715
Jakob Smits (1855 - 1928)
Jakob Smits
1855 - 1928
Eppo Doeve (1907 - 1981)
Eppo Doeve
1907 - 1981
Jacob Biltius (1633 - 1681)
Jacob Biltius
1633 - 1681
Adriana van Ravenswaay (1816 - 1872)
Adriana van Ravenswaay
1816 - 1872
Hendrik van der Straaten (1665 - 1722)
Hendrik van der Straaten
1665 - 1722

Creators Old Masters

Nicolas Mignard (1606 - 1668)
Nicolas Mignard
1606 - 1668
Gentile Bellini (1429 - 1507)
Gentile Bellini
1429 - 1507
Simone del Tintore (1630 - 1708)
Simone del Tintore
1630 - 1708
Sandro Botticelli (1445 - 1510)
Sandro Botticelli
1445 - 1510
Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Master of the Die (1512 - 1570)
Master of the Die
1512 - 1570
Paul Bril (1554 - 1626)
Paul Bril
1554 - 1626
Johannes Bosschaert (1608 - 1629)
Johannes Bosschaert
1608 - 1629
Jacopo Bassano (1515 - 1592)
Jacopo Bassano
1515 - 1592
Tommaso Salini (1575 - 1625)
Tommaso Salini
1575 - 1625
Hendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet (1611 - 1675)
Hendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet
1611 - 1675
Lucas van Uden (1595 - 1672)
Lucas van Uden
1595 - 1672
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (1490 - 1525)
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
1490 - 1525
 Sodoma (1477 - 1549)
Sodoma
1477 - 1549
Karel van Mander (1548 - 1606)
Karel van Mander
1548 - 1606