Pieter Coecke van Aelst

Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502-1550) was a Flemish painter, designer, and theorist who played a significant role in introducing Italian Renaissance ideas to Northern Europe. He worked in various media including panel painting, tapestry design, and woodcut, and was known for his religious works and historical scenes. His workshop was influential in the development of Flemish art during the Renaissance.