Hoofd van een vrouwelijke heilige of van Maria
Hugo van der Goes
1440 - 1478
Medium
prepared paper
Dimensions
97; 148
About this artwork
hoogte 148 mm x breedte 97 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate "Hoofd van een vrouwelijkeige of van Maria"Head of a Female Saint of Mary), a poignant drawing by Hugo van der Goes one of the foremost Flemish masters of the Northern Renaissance (c. 0–1478). Created during the vibrant 15th century in the Low Countries, this small-scale work on prepared paper—measuring just 148 mm high by 97 mm wide—captures the serene visage of a holy woman, likely the Virgin Mary or a revered saint. Van der Goes, known for his groundbreaking oil paintings like the Portinari Altarpiece, here showcases his mastery in preparatory sketches, bridging the gap ...