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Simon Bening Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Simon Bening our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Simon Bening · 1483 – 1561

Landscape with St Jerome

1515 · The Louvre, Paris · original 287 x 193 cm

Discover 'Landscape with St Jerome' by Simon Bening (1515). A serene Flemish masterpiece featuring a majestic landscape and the revered Saint Jerome, meticulously rendered in tempera on paper.

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Art Movement: Flemish Primitives

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin by Simon Bening, 1530

1530 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 16 x 11 cm

Delve into the poignant beauty of Raphael's 'The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin,' a masterful Flemish miniature depicting Mary enduring profound grief—a testament to Renaissance artistry and spiritual contemplation.

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Art Movement: High Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Self-Portrait (1558) by Simon Bening

1558 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 9 x 6 cm

Admire Simon Bening's exquisite 1558 self-portrait – a miniature masterpiece showcasing the Flemish illuminator’s skill & detail. Explore this Renaissance gem's history & artistry.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Self-Portrait

1535 · The Louvre, Paris · original 9 x 7 cm

Discover Simon Bening's 'Self-Portrait,' a captivating Renaissance miniature showcasing the artist’s skill & detail. Explore its historical significance, artistic techniques, and connection to the Louvre Museum.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Penitent St Jerome, 1515, Simon Bening

1515 · Monasterio de San Lorenzo, Escorial · original 39 x 32 cm

Simon Bening's 'Penitent St Jerome' (1515) depicts the saint in prayer amidst a detailed forest scene, showcasing exquisite Flemish miniature artistry and religious devotion. Explore this masterpiece!

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Art Movement: High Renaissance Classicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Jesus Among the Doctors (1530) by Simon Bening

1530 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 16 x 11 cm

Jesus Among the Doctors; about 1525–1530; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5/8 ...

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Art Movement: High Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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The Temptation of Christ (1530) by Simon Bening

1530 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 16 x 11 cm

Explore Simon Bening’s ‘The Temptation of Christ’ (1530), a miniature masterpiece showcasing biblical temptation. Early Netherlandish style, oil on panel – a rare & exquisite piece.

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Art Movement: Early Netherlandish

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Book of Hours by Simon Bening

1530 · The Met Cloisters, New York City · original 7 x 5 cm

Discover Simon Bening’s exquisite ‘Book of Hours,’ a miniature masterpiece from 1530. Intricate details, rich colors & historical reverence await in this unique devotional artwork.

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Art Movement: Gothic Illumination
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Pietà, 1522, Simon Bening

1522 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 18.8 x 13.3cm

This detailed Flemish miniature by Simon Bening captures the profound grief of the Pietà. Discover this exquisite masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Villagers on Their Way to Church (1550)

1550 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 5 x 9 cm

Simon Bening’s "Villagers on Their Way to Church" (1550) – a detailed watercolor miniature depicting rural life & Candlemas. Dutch Golden Age realism, 5x9cm. A unique piece of art history.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Calendar Miniatures from a Book of Hours

J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 5 x 9 cm

Discover Simon Bening's vibrant Calendar Miniatures from a Book of Hours, capturing lively 15th-century countryside scenes; bring this masterpiece home today.

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Art Movement: Early Netherlandish
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet by Simon Bening

1527 · Getty Center, Los Angeles · original 16.8 x 11.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Peter's Denial – Simon Bening

1527 · Getty Center, Los Angeles · original 16.8 x 11.4cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Simon Bening: Henry III, Count of Nassau-Breda and Mencía de Mendoza

1531 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 8 x 6 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Simon Bening, Portrait of Henry III, Count of Nassau-Breda (1550)

1550 · Gemäldegalerie, Berlin · original 8.4 x 5.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Adoration of the Magi

1520 · original 35.0 x 26.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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St. Gertrude de Nivelles, from the Hours of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (1490-1545), Archibishop and Elector of Mainz (1523) by Simon Bening

1523 · Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh · original 48.9 x 36.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Triptych of Virgin and Child; Saints Catherine and Barbara, 1520, Simon Bening

1520 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · original 41.8 x 58.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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John the Baptist preaching and the Baptism of Christ by Simon Bening, 1510

1510 · Groeningemuseum, Brugge · original 15.5 x 7.1cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Virgin and Child

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent · original 8.5 x 6.1cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Self-portrait by Simon Bening, 1558

1558 · original 9 x 6 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Simon Bening, Manuscript Leaf with Adoration of the Holy Name, from a Book of Hours (1530)

1530 · original 15 x 11 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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Leaf from the Munich-Montserrat Hours

Admire Simon Bening’s ‘Leaf from the Munich-Montserrat Hours.’ A stunning Flemish miniature showcasing exquisite detail & illusionistic landscapes. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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The nativity

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 30 artworks by Simon Bening
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The artist

Simon Bening

1483 – 1561

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Top-ranked workLandscape with St Jerome
Art periodRenaissance
Emotional tonereflective
Movementsnorthern renaissance
Top 3 worksLandscape with St Jerome, The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin, Self-Portrait
Typical colorsearthy
Works on APS30

Biography

The Master of Miniature Worlds

In the delicate, luminous realm of Flemish illumination, few names resonate with as much prestige as Simon Bening. Often celebrated as the last great master of the Netherlandish tradition, Bening possessed a singular ability to transform tiny vellum surfaces into expansive, breathing landscapes and profound spiritual meditations. His life was deeply rooted in the rich artistic heritage of the Low Countries; born in either Ghent or Antwerp, he likely began his journey within the family workshop under the guidance of his father, the esteemed illuminator Alexander Bening. This lineage provided him with a foundation of technical excellence that would eventually allow him to lead one of the most flourishing workshops in Bruges.

As Bening moved through the artistic hubs of Ghent and Bruges, his reputation grew alongside his mastery of the miniature. By 1508, he had officially joined the Guild of Saint John and Saint Luke in Bruges, a testament to his standing among the professional elite. His career was marked by a seamless transition between the late Gothic sensibilities of his predecessors and the burgeoning nuances of the early Renaissance. This period of artistic evolution is perhaps most poignantly captured in his Self-portrait, a work that serves as much more than a mere likeness. In this miniature, Bening presents himself not simply as a craftsman, but as an intellectual, seated before an easel with spectacles in hand—a symbolic nod to the meticulous observation required by his craft and an alignment with Saint Luke, the patron saint of painters.

A Legacy of Devotion and Detail

The true magic of Bening’s work lies in his capacity to create "miniature worlds" that invite the viewer into a state of quiet contemplation. His Book of Hours serves as a prime example of this devotional artistry, where each page acts as a prayerful jewel intended to remind the faithful of the omnipresence of the divine. Through an exquisite manipulation of light and shadow, Bening achieved a sense of three-dimensionality that defied the small scale of his medium. His technique allowed for a breathtaking level of detail, from the subtle textures of luxurious fabrics to the atmospheric depth of landscapes that seem to stretch far beyond the borders of the page.

Beyond his technical prowess, Bening’s historical significance is found in his role as a bridge between eras. While he maintained the rigorous traditions of the Ghent-Bruges school, his work embraced the new humanistic focus on detail and naturalism. His achievements are reflected in the enduring presence of his works in the world's most prestigious collections, where they continue to offer glimpses into the spiritual and aesthetic soul of the sixteenth century. Through his hands, the ephemeral beauty of illumination reached a pinnacle of perfection, leaving behind a legacy of light, color, and profound devotion.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Simon Bening's artworks in chronological order?

A timeline of Simon Bening's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

Where are Simon Bening's artworks grouped by keywords?

Simon Bening's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

How many artworks by Simon Bening are available to browse?

You can browse 30 artworks by Simon Bening on the All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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