Meesters van Guillebert de Mets (actief Gent ±1430) Daniël in de leeuwenkuil (getijdenboek) 3-02-2020

The Master of Guillebert de Mets was renowned for his skill in illuminating manuscripts, especially those with religious themes. His style is characterised by bright colours, intricate detail and a sense of realism that was unusual in medieval art. Some of his most famous works include the Hours of Guillebert de Mets, which depicts scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary, and the Hours of Engelbert of Nassau, which depicts scenes from the lives of various saints. Despite his talent and popularity during his lifetime, the Master of Guillebert de Mets remains relatively unknown today. Many of his works have been lost or destroyed over time, and only a handful of manuscripts attributed to him survive.