The Descent from the Cross, Rogier van der Weyden, 15th century
Rogier van der Weyden, portretRogier van der WeydenVlaanderen, 1399–1464

The Descent from the Cross

15th century · Painting · 87 × 64 cm

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In het leven van Rogier van der Weyden

Het hele leven
  1. 1390s

    Born

  2. 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.

  3. 1427

    Teacher: Robert Campin

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 18 juni 1464

    Died

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