Rogier van der Weyden

About the Artist

Rogier van der Weyden, who lived from 1390 to 1464, was a Flemish painter who led the flowering of Northern European art. Active in Flanders, he pioneered a style marked by realism and refined depiction. His work expresses piety and human emotion in depth, showing outstanding skill in religious painting and portraiture. His signature work 'Descent from the Cross' symbolizes his artistic achievement and holds an important place in medieval art.