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"Madonna and Child Holding a Pear"

Barend Or Barent Van Orley, Bernaert Van Orley Or Barend Van Brussel (i) - Oil (i) - 57 x 85 cm - Northern Renaissance (i)

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Barend Or Barent Van Orley, also known as Bernaert Van Orley or Barend Van Brussel, was a versatile Flemish artist and representative of Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting. Born between 1487 and 1491 in Brussels, Belgium, he was equally active as a designer of tapestries and, at the end of his life, stained glass. Although he never visited Italy, he belongs to the group of Italianizing Flemish painters called the Romanists, who were influenced by Italian Renaissance painting, in his case especially by Raphael.

Early Life and Training

Van Orley's family came originally from Luxembourg, and his father, Valentin van Orley, was a tapestry designer in Brussels. It is likely that Van Orley received his art education in the workshop of his father or other local painters, rather than in Rome. He was married twice, first to Agnes Seghers and then to Catherina Hellinckx, with whom he had nine children.

Artistic Style and Works

Van Orley's paintings are characterized by their use of religious scenes and portraits, with a focus on the Habsburg dynasty. His portraits were often produced in multiple versions by his workshop, and his tapestries featured a wide range of subjects, from biblical cycles to allegories and battle scenes. Some notable works include:

The Haneton Triptych, which can be found at the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium)
Portrait of Margareta van Oostenrijk, which is housed at the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium)
Altarpiece of Calvary, located at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Bruges, Belgium)

Influence and Legacy

Van Orley's work was influenced by the Renaissance style, which he learned from engravings and the Raphael Cartoons for tapestries. His use of chiaroscuro and perspective created a sense of depth and realism in his paintings. As a leading artist in Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting, Van Orley's legacy can be seen in the many artists who followed in his footsteps, including his own sons. For more information on Barend Or Barent Van Orley, visit WahooArt.com or Wikipedia. Some of his notable works can be found at the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), including The Haneton Triptych and Portrait of Margareta van Oostenrijk.