Robert Campin
1375–1444 · Flemish · 30 artworks
Northern RenaissanceEarly use of oil paintDetailed realismEveryday settings for religious scenesSymbolic objectsStrong sense of volume
artist bio
Robert Campin, also known as the Master of Flémalle, was one of the earliest masters of Early Netherlandish painting. He was instrumental in the development of a more realistic style, influencing artists like Jan van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden.
what you'll learn
Studying Campin's work allows students to understand the transition from late medieval art to the Early Renaissance, focusing on the development of realism and the use of oil paint. Students will also learn about the symbolism and iconography prevalent in Northern Renaissance art.
related: Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, Hans Memling
30 artworks
Werl Altarpiece
1438
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The Annunciation
1430
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Madonna and Child in a Garden
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Portrait of a Woman
1430
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The Mérode Altarpiece
1428
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Virgin and Child Before a Firescreen
1440
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The Mérode Altarpiece - Joseph as a medieval carpenter
1428
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Samian Sibyl
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Madonna and Child
1430
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The Liturgical Vestments of the Order of the Golden Fleece - The Cope of Saint John
1442
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The Liturgical Vestments of the Order of the Golden Fleece - The Cope of the Virgin Mary
1442
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Crucifixion
1425
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Virgin and Child in an Interior
1435
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Mass of Saint Gregory
1415
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Holy Virgin in Glory
1430
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The Nuptials of the Virgin
1420
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Madonna by a Grassy Bank Oak
1425
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The Crucified Thief
1410
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The Mérode Altarpiece - The Donors
1428
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Madonna and Child Before a Fireplace
1430
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Werl Altarpiece - St. John the Baptist and the Donor, Heinrich Von Werl
1438
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The Mérode Altarpiece - The Annunciation
1428
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Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium
1430
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Adoration of Shepherds
1420
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Saint John the Baptist
1415
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Virgin and Child
1410
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Mourning Trinity (Throne of God)
1435
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Werl Altarpiece - St. Barbara
1438
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Blessing Christ and Praying Virgin
1424
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Portrait of a Man
1430
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