Chapter 15 Flashcards
Who was Robert Campin?
An early Netherlandish painter who painted “Merode Alterpiece.”
What was the other name for Robert Campin?
The Master of Flemalle
What kind of style did Robert Campin use?
Northern
What is stylistic of a northern painting?
Starchy, angular clothing, symbolism, bright colors, texture, attention to detail in the clothing and landscape.
Who was Jan van Eyck?
A northern Flemish painter who was considered one of the greatest 15th century painter. The painted the “Ghent Altarpiece” and the “Arnolfini Wedding.”
Why is the “Arnolfini Wedding” painted by Jan van Eyck significant?
He uses a lot of symbolism representing fertility, loyalty, and faith,
What is significant about Jan van Eyck’s “Crucifixion?”
It is photo realistic, uses atmospheric perspective and an illusion landscape.
What is odd about Eve in Jan van Eyck’s “Ghent Altarpiece?”
Eve is idealized with a pear shape body, globular breasts, high forehead, and red-blonde hair.
Who was Rogier van der Weyden?
A northern painter who used the northern style of painting. Some of his works include: “Last Judgement Altarpiece,” “Miraflores Altarpiece” and “St. Luke Drawing the Virgin.”
What was odd about “St. Luke Drawing the Virgin” by Rogier van der Weyden?
The child of Jesus was unnaturally elongated.
Who did Rogier van der Weyden paint in his private pieces?
Saints within pictures of important Biblical events such as Dirk Bouts in the “Last Supper.”
Who was Hugo van der Goes?
He was a Florentine artist who was first to pay attention to detail in oil paintings. He used symbolism (such as shoes on the ground, bread, wine, and Jesus on the ground) to make a point. One of his paintings was the “Portinari Alterpiece.”
Who was Hans Memling?
He was an early Netherlandish painter who painted “Virgin with Saints and Angels.”
Geertgen tot sint Jans was significant for why?
He was Netherlandish and he painted really weird, alien-like people with bold colors such as “Nativity and Night” with two light sources.
Why was Petrus Christus’ painting “Betrothal” significant?
Northern qualities and attention to detail and symbolism (such as coconut shell chalice and fossilized shark teeth).
