Barthel Bruyn 1493-1555 German
German Renaissance painter, active in Cologne from 1515. Known especially for his portraits, which combine Northern realism with Italian-inspired monumentality and breadth, Bruyn also painted religious works such as the high altar at Essen Cathedral (1522). A portrait of a man and three religious works are in the Philadelphia Museum; many of his works are in Germany. Portrait of a Lady with her daughter Dimensions 75.5 x 46 cm (29.7 x 18.1 in)
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