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Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536)

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Written by: Kenji ClarkeEditor · Calligraphy (Hat)
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 939312
Quinten Metsys

Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byRoyal Collection
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Artist / MakerQuinten Metsys
Date1517
Mediumpanel, oil paint
Genreportrait
TypePainting
CollectionRoyal Collection
LocationWindsor Castle
About the Artist

BiographyQuinten Metsys (1456–1530) — Flemish painter (1466-1530).Quinten Metsys worked as painter, medalist, architectural drafter, visual artist and artist and is associated with Habsburg Netherlands and Duchy of Brabant. Their documented life spans the years 1456 to 1530, born in Leuven, died in Antwerp. Their work is linked to Early Netherlandish painting.Disciplinespainter, medalist, architectural drafter, visual artist, artistBorn1456, LeuvenDied1530, AntwerpNationalityHabsburg Netherlands, Duchy of BrabantMovementEarly Netherlandish paintingSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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