Jean Hey
French · 15 artworks
Northern Renaissanceoil paintingdetailed realismportraituresymbolismlinear perspective
artist bio
Jean Hey, also known as the Master of Moulins, was a Northern Renaissance painter active in France during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is celebrated for his refined portraiture and religious scenes, characterized by meticulous detail and a sophisticated use of color and light.
what you'll learn
Studying Jean Hey's work allows students to understand the characteristics of Northern Renaissance painting, including its emphasis on realism, detail, and the use of oil paint to achieve luminous effects. Students can also learn about the patronage system and the role of art in portraying wealth and status.
related: Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin, Hans Memling
15 artworks
Portrait of Francis de Chateaubriand
1500
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St. Anne presenting Anne of France and her daughter, Suzanne of Bourbon - right wing of The Bourbon Altarpiece
1498
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Portrait of Margaret of Austria (Portrait of a Young Princess)
1500
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Portrait of Charles II of Bourbon
1485
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The Bourbon Altarpiece (The Moulins Triptych)
1498
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Portrait of Suzanne of Bourbon
1498
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Peter II Duke of Bourbon presented by St. Peter, left hand wing of a triptych
1498
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The Dauphin Charles Orlant
1494
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The Moulins Triptych (detail)
1499
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Peter II de Beaujeu of Bourbon with St. Peter - left wing of the Bourbon Altarpiece
1498
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Anne of France, Lady of Beaujeu, Duchess of Bourbon, presented by St. John the Evangelist, right hand wing of a triptych
1492
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Meeting at the Golden Gate
1488
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The Nativity
1490
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The Virgin and Child Adored by Angels
1492
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Madeleine of Bourgogne presented by St. Mary Magdalene
1490
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