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Hugo van der Goes is regarded as one of the most significant portrait artists of 15th-century Europe. At that time portraiture was gaining importance in art because of the renewed importance attached to the individual fostered by the rise of humanism. Portrait of a Man at Prayer with St John the Baptist
Hugo van der Goes (born c. 1440—died 1482, Roode Kloster, near Brussels [now in Belgium]) was one of the greatest Flemish painters of the second half of the 15th century, whose strange, melancholy genius found expression in religious works of profound but often disturbing spirituality.
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Dec 6, 2023 · Hugo van der Goes’s Portinari Altarpiece encompasses the numerous aspects of northern renaissance painting that enthralled those in other parts of the world. This particular artwork perfectly embodies all the things that northern European painters were thought to do best—the rendering of complex landscapes that stretch far into the distance ...
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- His Work Is Incredibly Rare And Highly Valuable. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Hugo van der Goes’ work has been lost over the centuries. Fragments of larger pieces survive, as do copies made by eye-witnesses, but his original artwork is incredibly rare.
- He Inspired Countless Future Artists Across Europe. As well as his Flemish peers and followers, Hugo van der Goes also gained a reputation among artistic circles in Italy.
- He Suffered From Mental Illness. In 1482, van der Goes was on a trip to Cologne with two other brothers from the monastery when he suffered a severe bout of mental illness.
- He Played A Key Role In The Development Of Flemish Art. Hugo van der Goes is widely regarded as one of the most unique talents of early Flemish art. Undoubtedly inspired by the work of van Eyck, he emulated his rich use of colour and understanding of perspective.
Transcript. Hugo van der Goes, Portinari Altarpiece (or Adoration of the Shepherds with angels and Saint Thomas, Saint Anthony, Saint Margaret, Mary Magdalen and the Portinari family, recto; Annunciation, verso), 1477-78, oil on wood, 274 x 652 cm (Uffizi, Florence) A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris.
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Hugo van der Goes (d. 1482) was the most noted painter in Ghent in the latter part of the fifteenth century. He was frequently engaged for producing decorations for civic celebrations and official processions, but is most famous for his large altarpieces, especially the <i>Portinari Altarpiece</i> (ca.
Hugo van der Goes was probably born in Ghent, where he was active from 1467. He was the most important Ghent painter of the period after Jan van Eyck. His 'Portinari Altarpiece' arrived in Florence in 1483 where it made a considerable impression and influenced a number of artists, including Ghirlandaio.
