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Petrus Christus (Dutch: [ˈpeː.trʏs ˈkrɪs.tʏs, ˈxrɪs-]; c. 1410/1420 – 1475/1476) was an Early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges from 1444, where, along with Hans Memling, he became the leading painter after the death of Jan van Eyck.
Learn about Petrus Christus, a Flemish painter who worked in Bruges in the mid-fifteenth century and was influenced by Jan van Eyck. Explore his style, technique, and oeuvre through five paintings and one drawing in the Met collection.
Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the meaning and technique of this 1449 painting by Petrus Christus, a northern master of oil and mirror. Discover how it depicts a goldsmith's shop, a royal wedding gift, and the contrast between perfection and greed.
Petrus Christus (born c. 1420, Baerle, Brabant [now in Belgium]—died 1472/73, Bruges) was a South Netherlandish painter who reputedly introduced geometric perspective into the Netherlands. In 1444 Christus became a citizen of Bruges, where he worked until his death.
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A painting by Petrus Christus, a leading Netherlandish artist in Bruges, depicting a goldsmith's shop and a possible portrait of a client. Learn about the date, medium, dimensions, and inscription of this masterpiece of Northern Renaissance Art.
Petrus Christus (c. 1410/1420 – 1475/1476) was an Early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges from 1444, where, along with Hans Memling, he became the leading painter after the death of Jan van Eyck.
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A 1446 oil painting by the Netherlandish master Petrus Christus, depicting a man in a warmly lit room with a fly on his frame. Learn about the artist, the subject, the technique, and the inscription of this lifelike portrait.
