|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries: |
Research categories | Follow us on Twitter |
Research categories
View all topics in the newsView all reference sources at Encyclopedia.com |
|||
Master of Alkmaar
Master of Alkmaar (active early 16th century). Netherlandish painter named after the altarpiece of the Seven Works of Mercy painted for the church of St Lawrence in Alkmaar in 1504 and now in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The painter has been plausibly identified with Cornelis Buys (active 1490–1524), who was the brother of Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen. The figure style is reminiscent of Geertgen tot Sint Jans and the altarpiece is important as an early instance of the characteristically Dutch delight in the representation of everyday life.
|
|
|
Cite this article
IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MasterofAlkmaar.html IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MasterofAlkmaar.html |
|
Master of Alkmaar
Master of Alkmaar (active early 16th century). Netherlandish painter named after the altarpiece of the Seven Works of Mercy painted for the church of St Lawrence in Alkmaar in 1504 and now in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The painter has been plausibly identified with Cornelis Buys, who was the brother of Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen. The figure style is reminiscent of Geertgen tot Sint Jans and the altarpiece is important as an early instance of the characteristically Dutch delight in the representation of everyday life.
|
|
|
Cite this article
IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MasterofAlkmaar.html IAN CHILVERS. "Master of Alkmaar." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MasterofAlkmaar.html |
|
Alkmaar
Alkmaar , city (1994 pop. 92,962), North Holland prov., NW Netherlands. It is an important market town with varied industries. Alkmaar also attracts tourists, especially because of the famous Edam-cheese market, held weekly in front of the 16th-century weighhouse. Alkmaar was chartered in 1254. Its successful defense (1573) against Spanish troops was a turning point in the revolt of the Netherlands. |
|
|
Cite this article
"Alkmaar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Alkmaar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Alkmaar.html "Alkmaar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Alkmaar.html |
|
Alkmaar
Alkmaar, Suriname, The Netherlands The Netherlands: a commune developed from a 10th‐century fishing village with a name meaning ‘All Sea’.
|
|
|
Cite this article
JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Alkmaar." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Alkmaar." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Alkmaar.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Alkmaar." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Alkmaar.html |
|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries:
HighBeam™ Research, Inc. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
The Encyclopedia.com advertising network includes:
