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Simon Bening

Simon Bening (1483–1561) was a painter, illuminator and miniaturist.

Also recorded as Simon Bering; Simão Bening; Simon Benning; Simon Beninc; Simon Benig.

Overview

Born at Ghent in 1483, died at Bruges in 1561.

In detail

training under Alexander Bening is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting, illustration and miniature. The authority associates the name with Ghent-Bruges school.

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

Works named in the authority record are Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, Hours of Hennessy, Grimani Breviary, Munich-Montserrat Hours and Golf book.

Work by Simon Bening is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum, Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) and Groeningemuseum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q928015: Simon Bening

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