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.
About 1475 or rather later, van der Goes entered the monastery of the Rode Klooster, Brussels, where he continued to paint, although suffering bouts of melancholia and delirium.
Hugo van der Goes
active 1467; died 1482
Paintings by Hugo van der Goes
Follower of Hugo van der Goes
This triptych (a picture in three parts) is made up of three different paintings: the middle panel with its original engaged frame has been inserted into an outer frame, and the two side panels added to it.The central panel shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, and its quality suggests...
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After Hugo van der Goes
This small painting shows Christ coming down from heaven to receive the soul of his mother, who lies close to death. He floats above her accompanied by angels, two of whom hold a white cloth in which to carry the Virgin’s soul to heaven.The grieving apostles are administering the last rites to th...
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After Hugo van der Goes
The shining Christ Child lies on the ground surrounded by angels, while the Virgin Mary kneels to worship him and Saint Joseph stands holding a candle. Behind Joseph are two women in exotic jewelled turbans – the midwives who attended the birth. Angels hover in the air above.Although this picture...
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