Willem Benson
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Virgin and child, 1550
Willem Benson (1521 – 1574), was a Flemish Renaissance painter.
Biography[]
He was born in Bruges as the son of Ambrosius Benson, and was the brother of Jan, and the father of Ambrosius II.[1] His works are confused with Adriaen Isenbrant, and he was sometimes called Guillaume or Guillermo.[1] He died in Middelburg.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Willem Benson in the RKD
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- 1521 births
- 1574 deaths
- Flemish Renaissance painters
- Artists from Bruges
- Members of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke
- Flemish painter stubs