Joachim Patinir
1480–1524 · Flemish · 18 artworks
Northern RenaissancePanoramic landscapesAerial perspectiveMiniature-like detailsSymbolic landscape elementsUse of atmospheric perspective
artist bio
Joachim Patinir was a Flemish Renaissance painter, considered one of the first landscape painters. He is known for his panoramic landscapes with religious or mythological scenes, often featuring a high viewpoint and meticulous detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Patinir's work allows students to understand the development of landscape painting as an independent genre and to appreciate the symbolic use of landscape elements in religious narratives. Students can also learn about early Renaissance painting techniques and the importance of detail.
related: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin
18 artworks
St. Jerome in Rocky Landscape
1520
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St. Christopher Bearing the Christ Child
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Landscape with Charon Crossing the Styx
1524
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The Penitence of Saint Jerome
1518
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The Rest of the Flight into Egypt
1524
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Miracle of St. Catherine
1515
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Landscape with St. John the Baptist Preaching
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Landscape with St. Christopher
1520
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Rest During The Flight To Egypt
1520
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Rocky Landscape with Saint Jerome
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Temptation of St. Anthony
1515
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Landscape with the Rest on the Flight
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St. Jerome in the Desert
1520
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Landscape with The Flight into Egypt
1516
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The Baptism of Christ
1515
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Landscape With The Penitent Saint Jerome
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Landscape with St. Jerome
1520
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Landscape with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
1520
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