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Hugo van der Goes ( c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was one of the most significant and original Flemish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces as well as portraits.
Hugo van der Goes (born c. 1440—died 1482, Roode Kloster, near Brussels [now in Belgium]) was one of the greatest Flemish painters of the second half of the 15th century, whose strange, melancholy genius found expression in religious works of profound but often disturbing spirituality.
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Mar 31, 2023 · The Gemäldegalerie presents almost all of the surviving paintings and drawings by the 15th-century Netherlandish master, who abandoned his worldly career for a monastery. See his monumental altarpieces, his late masterpiece, and his emotional expressivity in this premiere show.
- July 16, 2023
- March 31, 2023
Learn about Hugo van der Goes, a significant and original Early Netherlandish painter of the late 15th century. See his 34 artworks, including the Portinari Triptych and the Lamentation of Christ, and his biography and references.
- Flemish
- Ghent, Belgium
- Mia Forbes
- His Work Is Incredibly Rare And Highly Valuable. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Hugo van der Goes’ work has been lost over the centuries. Fragments of larger pieces survive, as do copies made by eye-witnesses, but his original artwork is incredibly rare.
- He Inspired Countless Future Artists Across Europe. As well as his Flemish peers and followers, Hugo van der Goes also gained a reputation among artistic circles in Italy.
- He Suffered From Mental Illness. In 1482, van der Goes was on a trip to Cologne with two other brothers from the monastery when he suffered a severe bout of mental illness.
- He Played A Key Role In The Development Of Flemish Art. Hugo van der Goes is widely regarded as one of the most unique talents of early Flemish art. Undoubtedly inspired by the work of van Eyck, he emulated his rich use of colour and understanding of perspective.
Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces as well as portraits. He introduced important innovations in painting through his monumental style, use of a specific colour range...
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Hugo van der Goes was probably born in Ghent, where he was active from 1467. He was the most important Ghent painter of the period after Jan van Eyck. His 'Portinari Altarpiece' arrived in Florence in 1483 where it made a considerable impression and influenced a number of artists, including Ghirlandaio.
