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De H. Johannes de Evangelist met  Jan de Trompes en zijn zoon, by Gerard David, oil, 1505

De H. Johannes de Evangelist met Jan de Trompes en zijn zoon

Gerard David

1505

oil

panel

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

De H. Johannes de Evangelist met Jan de Trompes en zijn zoon is a 1505 oil by Gerard David, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Gerard David
When & what style?
1505 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting shows a group of three people standing in front of a rocky landscape. The person on the left is dressed in a white robe over a blue tunic and holds a golden cup. The two people on the right wear dark robes. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The painting features a serene landscape with a rocky outcropping and trees. The figures in the foreground are depicted in a calm and contemplative manner. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Gerard David.

About the artist

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Artist

Gerard David

Gerard David (c. 1460 – 13 August 1523) was an Early Netherlandish painter and manuscript illuminator known for his brilliant use of color. Only a bare outline of his life survives, although some facts are known. He may…

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