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Virgin and Child at half-length by Hans Memling

Virgin and Child at half-length

Hans Memling · 1490

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Artist
Hans Memling
Date
1490
ART MOVEMENTS
Gothic art
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THE ARTIST

Hans Memling

Hans Memling, a German-Flemish painter, rose to become one of Bruges' wealthiest citizens, renowned for his serene religious works and innovative landscape backgrounds in portraits.

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