The Master of the Soft Style In the vibrant heart of Westphalia, during the turn of the 15th century, Konrad von Soest emerged as a transformative figure in Northern European painting. As the most significant artist of his region, he acted as a vital conduit for the International Gothic movement, bringing the refined elegance of the courtly style to the prosperous Hanseatic city of Dortmund. His work is characterized by what art histo…