Memling, Hans (1430?-1494), was a Flemish painter. His name is also spelled Memlinc. He is known for his religious paintings, especially of the Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, and for his portraits.
Memling’s paintings are characterized by a feeling of sweetness and calm. They show religious stories in narrative detail but without startling dramatic action. Memling combined these personal stylistic characteristics with aspects of earlier Northern European art. Memling’s most famous paintings are small panels that decorate the Reliquary Shrine of St. Ursula in Bruges, Belgium. Memling was born in Seligenstadt, Germany, but spent most of his life in Bruges.
