What is jan mandijn?

Jan Mandijn (c.1500-1560) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who worked mainly in the Northern Renaissance style. He was born in Haarlem, in what is now the Netherlands, but spent most of his career in Antwerp, where he became a master in the city's Guild of Saint Luke in 1530.

Mandijn was known for his scenes of peasant life, landscapes, and genre scenes, often incorporating moral messages and symbolism. He was also influenced by the works of Hieronymus Bosch, and some of his paintings show a similar interest in the fantastic and the grotesque.

One of his most famous works is "The Temptation of St. Anthony," which shows the saint being besieged by demons in a eerie and dreamlike landscape. His paintings often contain hidden details and symbols, reflecting the interest in hidden and esoteric knowledge that was popular in the 16th century.

Mandijn's works were highly respected in his own time and were collected by many prominent figures, including the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Today, his works can be found in museums and collections around the world, including the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.