Petrus Christus

Petrus Christus (1410–1475) was a painter and illuminator.

Also recorded as Pierre Cristus; Petrus Cristus; Petrus Christus (I); Peter Christus; Peter Christus (I); Peter Cristus.

Petrus Christus in brief

Born
1410
Died
1475
Known for
painter and illuminator
Place of birth
Baarle
Contents

Overview

Born at Baarle in 1410, died at Bruges in 1475.

In detail

The field of work recorded is Dutch painting. The authority associates the name with Early Netherlandish painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bruges.

Works named in the authority record are A Goldsmith in His Shop, Portrait of a Young Girl and Isabella of Portugal with Saint Elisabeth.

Work by Petrus Christus is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Petrus Christus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312616: Petrus Christus

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