Hugo van der Goes
1440–1482 · Flemish · 22 artworks
Northern RenaissanceEmotional intensityDetailed realismComplex compositionsSymbolic detailsInnovative use of space
artist bio
Hugo van der Goes was one of the most important and innovative Flemish painters of the late 15th century. His emotionally charged works, often large altarpieces, significantly influenced the development of Early Netherlandish painting with their naturalism and expressive intensity.
what you'll learn
Studying van der Goes allows students to explore the emotional depth and realism of Northern Renaissance painting. Students can learn about composition, the use of symbolism, and the depiction of human emotion in religious art.
related: Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin, Rogier van der Weyden
22 artworks
Portrait Of A Man
1475
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Calvary Triptych (Right panel)
1468
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Virgin and Child With St. Anne and a Franciscan donor
1475
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Portrait of a Man of Prayer with St. John the Baptist
1475
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Portinari Triptych
1475
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Death of the Virgin
1470
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The Portinari Altarpiece, St. Thomas and St. Anthony the Hermit with Tommaso Portinari and two sons Antonio and Pigello, Left Wing
1475
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Virgin and Child
1478
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The Fall of Man
1480
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Calvary Triptych
1468
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Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ)
1480
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The Crucifixion
1470
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St.Hippolyte Triptych
1468
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The Trinity Altar Panels (detail)
1478
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Joseph and Asenath
1475
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The Portinari Altarpiece, St. Mary Magdalen and St. Margaret with Maria Baroncelli and Daughter Margherita Portinari, Right Wing
1475
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Calvary Triptych (Central panel)
1468
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Calvary Triptych (left panel)
1468
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The Portinari tryptich (middle panel)
1475
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The Adoration of the Kings (Monforte Altar)
1470
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Benedictine Monk
1478
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
1480
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