Artwork
Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor

Hugo van der Goes. St Anne's with a Franciscan donor is an unspecified painting by Hugo Van der Goes. It dates from 1475 and is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven.
About this work
Overview
This oil on panel painting, created around 1475, is attributed to Hugo van der Goes and is currently housed at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts St Anne accompanied by a Franciscan donor, likely a monk who commissioned the work. The scene presents a religious figure alongside a representative of the earthly realm.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of the Flemish Primitives style, the painting showcases the artist's skill in rendering detail and depth, reflecting the innovative techniques being explored during the 15th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was a Flemish painter who was one of the most significant and original Early Netherlandish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces…

















