Quinten Matsys

Quinten Matsys was a prominent early 16th-century Flemish painter known for his detailed religious and mythological artworks. He combined Gothic traditions with the emerging Renaissance style, emphasizing realism and human emotion. Matsys was also skilled as a metal engraver and workshop teacher, influencing Northern European art. His notable works include "The Moneychanger" and "The Sacrifice of Isaac." His art reflects a transition period in European painting, blending symbolic richness with increasing naturalism, helping shape the Northern Renaissance movement.