Petrus Christus
Baarle-Hertog, 1410 — 1475Petrus Christus (c. 1410–1475) was a key 15th-century Flemish painter, regarded as one of Jan van Eyck’s successors. Renowned for his detailed precision and spatial depth, Christus combined meticulous realism with an innovative sense of composition and light, significantly influencing Northern Renaissance painting.
Petrus Christus was an Early Netherlandish painter and a follower of Jan van Eyck’s style. His work is noted for meticulous detail, balanced compositions, and innovative use of perspective, influencing later Flemish painting. Christus was one of the first artists to systematically apply linear perspective, creating realistic spatial depth. His paintings often include portraits and religious scenes blending precise realism with an intimate, contemplative atmosphere. He worked mainly in Bruges, which was a major artistic and commercial hub in Europe at the time.
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