Hans Memling.

Born in Selingenstadt, Memling (1430/40-1494) left his native Germany to settle in Bruges in 1465, where the death of his supposed teacher, Rogier van der Weyden, left a near absence of competition. Unlike one of his predecessors, Van Eyck, Memling, considered a minor artist for a long time, was not...

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Main Author: Michiels, Albert
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Parkstone International, 2012.
Series:Temporis collection.
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Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword; I. Memling's Origins and Beginnings; II. Memling between History andLegend; Popular Traditions; First-hand Information; III. Memling's Old Age and Genius; IV. Memling's Major Works; Works Conserved in Belgium; Works kept outside of Belgium; Memling the Miniaturist; V. Master Memling, betweenInfluences and Authentications; The Students of Memling; The Authentic Works of Memling; Works attributed to Memling; False Attributions; The Lost Paintings; Notes; Index.