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AMBROSIUS BENSON WAS A FLEMISH PAINTER OF ITALIAN ORIGIN, BORN IN LOMBARDY IN ITALY IN 1495. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE GUILD OF ST LUKE IN BRUGES BU 1519 AND INITIALLY WORKED IN THE STUDIO OF GERARD DAVID (1460-1523) THE OFFICIAL PAINTER OF BRUGES AT THE TIME. HE RAPIDLY BECAME A SUCCESSFUL PAINTER IN BRUGES ALONG WITH ANOTHER OF DAVIDS PUPILS ADRIAEN ISENBRABDT AND HAD A PROLIFIC OUTPUT, HE PAINTED FEW PORTRAITS BUT SPECIALISED IN RELIGIOUS SCENES.
MOUNTED IN A BEAUTIFUL GUILDED GOTHIC FRAME.OIL ON PANEL.
Dimensions
Height: 38.1 cms, Width: 22.9 cmsStock number
1937.15Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
