Masters of the Flemish School of Painting
1320-1750
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Flemish School: (1600 - 1800)
The region of Flanders consists of modern day Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. A distinctive Flemish style emerged in the early 15th century based on manuscript illumination and the work of early Christian artists of the Carolingian period. Artists of the era embraced the church and their art was strongly influenced by Christian parables, stories and Biblical sermons.
The emergence of Flemish art was somewhat due to the prosperous trade and rapid increase of wealth allowing upper middle class patrons to purchase and commission paintings. Antwerp, present day Belgium, was home to the greatest Flemish artists, including Pieter Bruegel , Rubens and Van Dyck. These painters had a highly individual narrative approach, but all included their own personal spiritual, political, and social messages within their paintings.
Flemish painting is characterized by extraordinary subtlety, attention to detail, vivid colours, and inspired technique. The medium oil painting on panel was invented by Flemish master Jan van Eyck. He is credited with developing illusionist effects , and luminosity with the newly invented oil glazes. This new medium allowed the smooth blending of colors, the use of transparent glazes, and ability to go back in and change the same section over and over again.
A List of the Greatest Flemish Painters
Dieric Bouts1410–1475, The Netherlands, Early Netherlandish
Pieter Bruegel the Elder 1525–1569, Netherlands, Northern Renaissance
Frans Hals
1580–1666, Antwerp Dutch Golden Age
Quentin Metsys
1466– 1530 Antwerp, Early Netherlandish
Peter Paul Rubens 1577–1640, Antwerp, Baroque
Jan van Eyck 1390-1441, Early Netherlandish
Hans Memling 1434-1494 Gothic Painter and member of the Bruges school
Rogier van der Weyden 1400–1464, Early Netherlandish
Peter Paul Rubens 1577-1640, Flemish Painter, Baroque
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 1599-1641, Flemish Baroque
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