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Background imageBening Collection: Calendar Miniatures, June

Calendar Miniatures, June
Miniature painting, one of a series of Calendar Miniatures, for the month of June. Shows the process of shearing sheep and other works of agricultural life. Date: circa 1530 (originally)

Background imageBening Collection: Calendar Miniatures, March

Calendar Miniatures, March
The Month of March painting from Calendar Miniatures'. Features a settlement with lots of busy people outside, including a grave digger with onlooking grieving civilians

Background imageBening Collection: Last Judgement, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Last Judgement, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985752 Last Judgement, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Judgement)

Background imageBening Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Adoration of the Magi, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985749 Adoration of the Magi, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Background imageBening Collection: Christ washing the feet of Peter, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Christ washing the feet of Peter, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985751 Christ washing the feet of Peter, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBening Collection: Annunciation, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Annunciation, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985750 Annunciation, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Annunciation)

Background imageBening Collection: Plate 108. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Stooping, Lifting a Pitcher

Plate 108. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Stooping, Lifting a Pitcher
3950160 Plate 108. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Stooping, Lifting a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x36.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageBening Collection: Manuscript Leaf with Adoration of the Holy Name, from a Book of Hours, after 1530 (?)

Manuscript Leaf with Adoration of the Holy Name, from a Book of Hours, after 1530 (?)

Background imageBening Collection: Virgin and Child, ca. 1520. Creator: Simon Bening

Virgin and Child, ca. 1520. Creator: Simon Bening
Virgin and Child, ca. 1520

Background imageBening Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Bening, Simon (c. 1483-1561)

The Adoration of the Magi, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Bening, Simon (c. 1483-1561)
The Adoration of the Magi, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageBening Collection: St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529

St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529. From the Prayerbook of Joanna of Ghistelles (also known as the Prayerbook of the Abbess of Messines), produced in Bruges

Background imageBening Collection: Virgin Child ca 1520 Oil wood Overall 10 x 8 1 / 4

Virgin Child ca 1520 Oil wood Overall 10 x 8 1 / 4
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Background imageBening Collection: Gathering Twigs

Gathering Twigs; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1550; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf [cutting]: 5.6 x 9.6 cm (2 3/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Background imageBening Collection: Villagers on Their Way to Church

Villagers on Their Way to Church; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1550; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf [cutting]

Background imageBening Collection: Border with the Creation of Birds and Fishes

Border with the Creation of Birds and Fishes; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Blazon of Cardinal Albrecht von Brandenburg

Blazon of Cardinal Albrecht von Brandenburg; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Christ Child Surrounded by the Instruments of the Passion

The Christ Child Surrounded by the Instruments of the Passion; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Last Supper

The Last Supper; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.)

Background imageBening Collection: The Entry into Jerusalem

The Entry into Jerusalem; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Raising of Lazarus

The Raising of Lazarus; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Temptation of Christ

The Temptation of Christ; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Crowning with Thorns

The Crowning with Thorns; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Jesus Among the Doctors

Jesus Among the Doctors; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Christ before Annas

Christ before Annas; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Flight of the Apostles

The Flight of the Apostles; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Arrest of Christ

The Arrest of Christ; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Betrayal of Christ

The Betrayal of Christ; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Agony in the Garden

The Agony in the Garden; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Judas Receiving the Thirty Pieces of Silver

Judas Receiving the Thirty Pieces of Silver; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Pilate Washing his Hands

Pilate Washing his Hands; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Man of Sorrows

The Man of Sorrows; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Way to Calvary

The Way to Calvary; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Christ Led from Herod to Pilate

Christ Led from Herod to Pilate; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Christ before Caiaphas

Christ before Caiaphas; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Piercing of Christs Side

The Piercing of Christs Side; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Denial of Saint Peter

The Denial of Saint Peter; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Worship of the Inscribed Tablet from the Cross

The Worship of the Inscribed Tablet from the Cross; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: The Worship of the Five Wounds

The Worship of the Five Wounds; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Joseph of Arimathea Before Pilate

Joseph of Arimathea Before Pilate; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek

Border with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with Michal Helping David to Escape from Saul

Border with Michal Helping David to Escape from Saul; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with Samuel Brought before Eli

Border with Samuel Brought before Eli; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with the Adoration of the Name of Jesus

Border with the Adoration of the Name of Jesus; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with the Queen of Sheba before King Soloman

Border with the Queen of Sheba before King Soloman; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with the Circumcision of Isaac

Border with the Circumcision of Isaac; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with Abraham Washing the Feet of the Three Angels

Border with Abraham Washing the Feet of the Three Angels; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageBening Collection: Border with Moses and the Burning Bush

Border with Moses and the Burning Bush; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint



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"Simon Bening: A Master of Illuminated Manuscripts and Miniatures" Step into the enchanting world of Simon Bening, a renowned artist from the 16th century whose exquisite creations continue to captivate art enthusiasts. Known for his remarkable talent in illuminating manuscripts on vellum, Bening's works transport us to a bygone era filled with intricate details and vibrant colors. In June, we are treated to Calendar Miniatures that depict scenes of everyday life during that time. From bustling markets to joyful celebrations, Bening's meticulous brushstrokes bring these moments alive, allowing us a glimpse into the past. March unveils another masterpiece - Last Judgement. With its breathtaking intricacy and rich symbolism, this illuminated manuscript on vellum leaves viewers in awe. The Adoration of the Magi is yet another gem from this period; it showcases Bening's ability to capture divine beauty through delicate strokes and vivid hues. One cannot overlook Christ washing the feet of Peter or Annunciation when exploring Bening's portfolio. These stunning illuminations convey profound religious narratives with grace and elegance. Each stroke tells a story, inviting us to reflect upon timeless themes such as humility and faith. Breathtaking Plate 108 takes us on an intimate journey as we witness someone turning to ascend stairs while stooping down and lifting a pitcher—a testament to Bening's attention to detail even in seemingly mundane activities. The Manuscript Leaf with Adoration of the Holy Name transports us further into devotion as we explore pages from a Book of Hours after 1530 (?). Its intricate design invites contemplation and reverence for spirituality. Among his many masterpieces stands Virgin Child created around 1520—an oil painting on wood that exudes serenity through its tender portrayal. This piece showcases both Bening's versatility as an artist and his ability to evoke emotions through his work. The Adoration of the Magi is another testament to Bening's skill.