Face to Face with Hugo van der Goes: Old Master, New Interpretation

Hugo van der Goes (c. 1440–1482/83) occupies a central place in the history of Northern Renaissance art. The publication focuses on his artistic innovations, technical mastery, and lasting influence on European painting.
Published to accompany a landmark exhibition in Bruges, this richly illustrated catalog explores the life, work, and enduring legacy of Hugo van der Goes, one of the most influential masters of Early Netherlandish painting. Featuring new scholarship and the results of a major restoration of The Death of the Virgin, the volume offers fresh perspectives on the artist’s remarkable achievements.

The catalog incorporates findings from an extensive five-year restoration campaign that revealed previously hidden details, original color harmonies, and new insights into the artist’s working methods. Essays by leading scholars examine both the historical significance and the surprisingly modern qualities of van der Goes’s work, demonstrating why his paintings continue to captivate audiences centuries after their creation.

Richly illustrated and academically accessible, Face to Face with Hugo van der Goes: Old Master, New Interpretation is an essential resource for collectors, researchers, museum professionals, and anyone interested in Flemish Renaissance art, Early Netherlandish painting, and the legacy of one of the greatest Old Masters of the fifteenth century.