hans memling (1430 - 1494)
Hans Memling (German Hans Memling, Dutch Jan van Mimmelynghe, Latin Johannes Memmelinc or Memlinc) is a Flemish painter of German origin, one of the most important artists of Flanders of the Northern Renaissance. Continuing the late Gothic painting tradition, Memling primarily painted spiritual themes. Born in Hesse, he worked mainly in Bruges, where today there is a museum named after him.
Hans Memling (German Hans Memling, Dutch Jan van Mimmelynghe, Latin Johannes Memmelinc or Memlinc) is a Flemish painter of German origin, one of the most important artists of Flanders of the Northern Renaissance. Continuing the late Gothic painting tradition, Memling primarily painted spiritual themes. Born in Hesse, he worked mainly in Bruges, where today there is a museum named after him.
