The Last Judgement Triptych;

Although born in Germany, Hans Memling (or Memlinc) spent most of his career working in the Flemish town of Bruges. Last Judgment is a wonderful example of his distinct style, which combines Germanic spirituality and gracefulness with the Flemish obsession for rich, naturalistic detail in oil. During his successful career, Memling painted the portraits of and religious scenes for the wealthy burghers of Bruges as well as the many foreign businessmen linked to the city. This particular triptych was commissioned by Angelo Tani (1415-1492), a Florentine agent of the Medici bank in Bruges, for his... Mehr ...