The Prodigal Son
Experience the dramatic retelling of The Prodigal Son by Jan Sanders van Hemessen! This stunning 1536 oil painting, housed in Brussels' Royal Museums, captures a pivotal moment with vibrant color and masterful composition.
Jan Sanders van Hemessen
Jan Sanders van Hemessen (c. 1500-1566) was a key Flemish Renaissance painter of the Romanist school, known for pioneering genre painting & moralizing scenes with contemporary detail. Influenced by Italian art, he foreshadowed Mannerism and developed
Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts
Discover Belgium's artistic heritage at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts! Explore Flemish Masters like Bruegel & Rubens and immerse yourself in René Magritte’s surreal world – a Brussels must-see!