Alexander Bening

Alexander Bening (1444–1519) was a painter, illuminator and artist.

Also recorded as Alexander Benig; Sanders Bening; Alexander Beninc.

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Overview

Born at Ghent in 1444, died at Ghent in 1519.

In detail

Simon Bening is recorded as having studied under Alexander Bening.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Ghent and Bruges.

Works named in the authority record are Grimani Breviary and Rothschild Prayerbook.

Work by Alexander Bening is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum Mayer van den Bergh and Royal Library of Belgium.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alexander Bening”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4718348: Alexander Bening

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