Rogier van der WeydenFlandes, 1399–1464The Descent from the Cross
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En la vida de Rogier van der Weyden
La vida entera1390s
Born
1426
He marries Elisabeth Goffaert, a shoemaker’s daughter
In 1426 he married Elisabeth, daughter of the Brussels shoemaker Jan Goffaert and his wife Cathelyne van Stockem; they had four children.
1427
Teacher: Robert Campin
by 21 October 1435
He moves to Brussels and takes a new name
By 21 October 1435 he and his family were living in Brussels — one of Europe’s largest cities and the chief residence of the Dukes of Burgundy; Dutch was spoken there, and Roger de la Pasture became Rogier van der Weyden.
2 March 1436
Painter to the town of Brussels
From 2 March 1436 he held the prestigious title of “painter to the town of Brussels” (stadsschilder): the post was created especially for him, was meant to lapse on his death and was tied to a huge commission — four justice scenes for the “Golden Chamber” of the town hall.
18 de junio de 1464
Died
