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Portrait of a Male Donor

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Written by: Umut AkınSpecialist · African, Oceanic & Americas Art
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 899942
Petrus Christus

Portrait of a Male Donor

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held bySamuel H. Kress Collection
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Artist / MakerPetrus Christus
Date1450
Mediumpanel, oil paint
Genreportrait
TypePainting
CollectionSamuel H. Kress Collection
About the Artist

BiographyPetrus Christus (1410–1475) — Flemish painter (c.1410-1475).Petrus Christus worked as painter and illuminator and is associated with Southern Netherlands. Their documented life spans the years 1410 to 1475, born in Baarle, died in Bruges. Their work is linked to Early Netherlandish painting.Disciplinespainter, illuminatorBorn1410, BaarleDied1475, BrugesNationalitySouthern NetherlandsMovementEarly Netherlandish paintingSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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