Quentin Matsys

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1. When was Quentin Matsys born?1466
2. Where was Quentin Matsys born?Leuven, Duchy of Brabant (now Belgium)
3. When did Quentin Matsys die?1530
4. What is Quentin Matsys known for?Founder of the Antwerp school of painting
5. What is the artistic tradition?Early Netherlandish painting
6. Who was Quentin Matsys?Quentin Matsys was a famous painter from Belgium, born in 1466. He started as an ironsmith before becoming a leading artist. He founded the Antwerp school of painting.

Early Netherlandish painting: A distinct style of painting from the 15th and 16th centuries in the Low Countries, known for its meticulous detail and realism.
Antwerp school of painting: An influential artistic movement originating in Antwerp, Belgium, founded by Quentin Matsys, which dominated Flemish art in the 16th century.
Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.