Artist: Simon Bening (1483 - 1561)
Nationality:Flemish
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Media: Illumiated Manuscripts
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Biography:
Simon Bening was known as one of the greatest illuminators in all of Europe. Taught in his father, Alexander Bening’s workshop in Ghent, he then moved to Bruges in 1500. There he served as the dean of the calligraphers, booksellers, illuminators, and binders’ Guild of Saint John and Saint Luke. He produced books for important clients such as Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, Emperor Charles V, and Don Fernando, the Infante of Portugal. He created books of hours, genealogical tables and portable altarpieces. He later painted nocturnal scenes and landscapes.

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