ROESEN, Hendrik - b. ~1475 Leuven, d. ~1525 Leuven - WGA

ROESEN, Hendrik

(b. ~1475 Leuven, d. ~1525 Leuven)

Flemish sculptor. He had a workshop in Leuven in the first quarter of the sixteenth century. Characteristics features that can be found in his works are the typical facial characteristics and the drapery at the rim of the alb.

Holy Bishop
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Holy Bishop

This sculpture depicts a saint standing on a low octagonal base. His left foot is visible. His head is leaning to the right. The saint is depicted beardless, with striking facial characteristics. He wears a high ‘mitra pretiosa’ in gold, with red lappets running down over his back. The bishop wears affluent Episcopal vestments.

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