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Hans Memling (also spelled Memlinc; c. 1430 – 11 August 1494) was a German-Flemish painter who worked in the tradition of Early Netherlandish painting. Born in the Middle Rhine region, he probably spent his childhood in Mainz.
Learn about Hans Memling, one of the most prominent and productive Netherlandish artists of the later fifteenth century. Explore his realistic and serene portraits, religious paintings, and landscapes, and his influence on subsequent generations of painters.
- Early Netherlandish
- Seligenstadt, Germany
Learn about Hans Memling, a German painter who moved to Flanders and worked in the tradition of Early Netherlandish painting. See his biography, famous works, and shop for poster canvas prints and more.
- Flemish
- Seligenstadt, Germany
Hans Memling (born c. 1430–40, Seligenstadt, near Frankfurt am Main [Germany]—died August 11, 1494, Bruges [Belgium]) was a leading South Netherlandish painter of the Bruges school during the period of the city’s political and commercial decline.
- James E. Snyder
Hans Memling. Hans Memling is recorded as a citizen in Bruges in 1465 and was the leading artist there for the rest of his life. His work is strongly influenced by Rogier van der Weyden. Memling became especially popular in the 19th century and his art is well represented in the National Gallery.
Learn about Hans Memling, a 15th-century painter from the southern Netherlands who worked for an international clientele. See his artworks, such as Virgin and Child and Saint Anthony of Padua, and explore his influences and legacy.
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A painting by the Netherlandish master Hans Memling depicting the biblical scene of the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ. The artwork combines naturalistic detail, symbolic objects, and a soft glowing light to convey the sacred drama.
