Hans Memling

Hans Memling, born around 1430 in Seligenstadt near Frankfurt, was a pivotal figure in Early Netherlandish painting. His artistic journey began with an apprenticeship in Mainz or Cologne, followed by a crucial period in Brussels where he honed his skills in the workshop of the influential Rogier van der Weyden between 1455 and 1460. By 1465, Memling had established himself in Bruges, a bustling economic and artistic hub, where he quickly became one of the leading artists and…