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Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor

Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor, by Hugo Van der Goes, unspecified, 1475
Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor, by Hugo Van der Goes, unspecified, 1475

Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor is an unspecified painting by Hugo Van der Goes. It dates from 1475 and is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven.

About this work

Overview

This oil on panel painting, created around 1475, is attributed to Hugo van der Goes and is currently housed at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts St Anne accompanied by a Franciscan donor, likely a monk who commissioned the work. The scene presents a religious figure alongside a representative of the earthly realm.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of the Flemish Primitives style, the painting showcases the artist's skill in rendering detail and depth, reflecting the innovative techniques being explored during the 15th century.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hugo Van der Goes

Artist

Hugo Van der Goes

Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was a Flemish painter who was one of the most significant and original Early Netherlandish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces…

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Who painted Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor?

Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor was painted by Hugo Van der Goes in 1475.

Where can I see Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor?

Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor is held by Catholic University of Leuven.

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