Gerard David (Netherlandish, c. 1460–1523)

Gerard David moved to Bruges in 1483 and joined the Guild of Saint Luke in 1484.¹

After the death of Hans Memling in 1494, David became Bruges' leading painter.¹

In 1496, Gerard David married Cornelia Cnoop, daughter of the dean of the goldsmiths' guild.¹

Gerard David served as dean of the Guild of Saint Luke in 1501.¹

Gerard David created 'The Virgin among the Virgins', which includes his self-portrait, in 1509.¹

AugGerard David was born around 1460 and died on August 13, 1523.¹