Mary and Child (1490) – Gérard David

Gérard David (c. 1455, Oudewater – August 13th 1523, Bruges) was an early Dutch Renaissance artist known for his brilliant use of colour. He was born in Oudewater, now located in Utrecht. Most of his career took place in Bruges, where he was a member of the painters’ guild. Upon the death of Hans Memling in 1494, David became Bruges’ leading painter.–http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard David [Sept 2006]

See also: painting – Northern Renaissance