Quinten Massys

Quinten Massys (1466–1530) was a Flemish painter, born in Leuven, who became a prominent figure of the Northern Renaissance. Initially trained as a blacksmith, Massys shifted to painting and established himself in Antwerp, where he joined the Guild of Saint Luke in 1491. His work is characterized by a blend of Gothic and Renaissance elements, and he is renowned for his religious compositions and genre scenes, such as "The Moneylender and His Wife." Massys played a crucial role in the development of Antwerp as a major center of art and commerce during the early 16th century. His influence extended to contemporaries and later artists, contributing to the evolution of portraiture and genre painting in the region.