Geertgen tot Sint Jans

Geertgen tot Sint Jans (1455/1465-1485/1495) Geertgen was probably born in Leiden and died in Haarlem. His teacher seems to have been Albert van Ouwater. In 1480, Geertgen took up residence at St John's Brethren monastery in Haarlem - hence the name ‘tot Sint Jans’. While not a monk, he worked for the order as a lay brother, painting a large altarpiece for the church. Acc...