The Death of the Virgin by Hugo van der GOES



Hugo van der Goes' moving Death of the Virgin is one of the greatest masterpieces of the fifteenth century. The painting was probably made for the Abbey of the Dunes in Koksijde, which was moved to Bruges in the seventeenth century. It remained in Bruges, even during the French occupation. Following a short stay in the Town Hall, it was given to the Academy Museum in 1828. The plastic and psychological elaboration of the theme is very personal, as is the case with all Van der Goes' work.

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Posted: Fri - September 5, 2003 at 01:32        

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