Died this day: Jan van Scorel

Jan van Scorel, a Netherlandish painter, introduced Italian Renaissance elements into Dutch and Flemish art, absorbing the Italian style during his 1518-1524 stay in Italy, with Venetian art significantly influencing his development. He played a leading role in the Romanist style, creating notable works like Landscape with Bathsheba and Mary Magdalene.

Jan van Scorel's legacy lies in his pivotal role in shaping the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting style.