Master Of 1518

Place: Antwerp

Biography:

The Master of 1518 is a Flemish painter belonging to the stylistic school of Antwerp Mannerism. A group of unsigned paintings is attributed to this artist on stylistic grounds, and his name is derived from the date inscribed on the painted wings of a carved angel in the central panel of the triptych of the Adoration of the Christ Child, Adoration of the Magi, and Presentation in the Temple. The Master of 1518 is also known as the Master of the Death of the Virgin, the Master of the Adoration of the Christ Child, and the Master of the Adoration of the Magi. The artist's style is characterized by a strong sense of drama, a rich color palette, and a mastery of the oil painting technique. The Master of 1518 was active in Antwerp in the early 16th century and was a contemporary of other notable Flemish painters such as Quentin Matsys, Joos van Cleve, and Jan Gossaert. The Master of 1518's works are highly regarded for their quality and originality, and they continue to be studied and appreciated by art historians and collectors today.