DETAILS
- Artist
- Herri met de Bles
- Date
- 1525
- Location
- King Baudouin Foundation
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THE ARTIST
Herri met de Bles
Herri met de Bles, known as 'il Civetta' for the small owl hidden in his dramatic landscapes, blended religious scenes with fantastic Northern Mannerist imagery.
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