Jan Gossaert was one of the first painters of Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting to visit Italy and Rome, which he did in 1508-09, and a leader of the style known as Romanism, which brought elements of Italian Renaissance painting to the north, sometimes with a rather awkward effect.
Beautiful intricate design gold breastplate / armor. Loving the earring too.
Full title: The Adoration of the Kings
Artist: Circle of Jan Gossaert
Date made: early 16th century
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Hercules and Deianira, 1517
He achieved fame across at least northern Europe, and painted religious subjects, including large altarpieces, but also portraits and mythological subjects, including some nudity.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/feb/22/jan-gossaert-national-gallery-renaissance