Herri met de Bles

Herri met de Bles was a Flemish painter active during the early 16th century, approximately from 1510 to 1555/1560. He was a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance, known for his intricate landscapes and religious scenes. Met de Bles is often associated with the Antwerp Mannerists, a group characterized by their elaborate compositions and detailed backgrounds. His works are distinguished by their imaginative landscapes, often featuring rocky terrains and fantastical elements, which influenced subsequent generations of landscape painters. Despite the scarcity of documented details about his life, his paintings were widely collected and admired in his time, contributing significantly to the development of landscape painting in the Renaissance. His legacy is marked by the unique blend of realism and fantasy in his depictions of nature.