Geertgen tot Sint Jans
1465–1495 · Dutch · 12 artworks
Northern Renaissancesimplified formsatmospheric perspectivereligious symbolismuse of lightattention to detail
artist bio
Geertgen tot Sint Jans was an Early Netherlandish painter from the Northern Netherlands. He is known for his religious subjects, use of light, and simplified forms, contributing significantly to the development of Dutch art.
what you'll learn
Studying Geertgen tot Sint Jans allows students to understand the development of early Netherlandish painting, focusing on his innovative use of light and simplified compositions. Students can learn about the religious context and symbolism prevalent in his works.
related: Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin, Rogier van der Weyden
12 artworks
Life of Saint Dominic
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Virgin and Child
1487
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Man of Sorrows
1480
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St Bavo
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Lamentation of Christ
1484
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Legend of the Relics of St. John the Baptist
1490
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Adoration of the Magi
1485
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The Glorification of the Virgin
1480
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John the Baptist in the Wilderness
1485
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The Holy Kinship
1495
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Lamentation of Christ (detail)
1484
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Resurrection of Lazarus
1480
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