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basically originating from Gerard David's works and combining small history or religious scenes into compositions defined by perspective and atmospheric effects. They all painted landscapes seen from a high viewpoint and rocky masses. They did not aim to create a realistic depiction but an
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suggests that de Bles was born in Dinant in circa 1510. Several other sources disagree with it. Very little is known about the artist. He is believed to be identical to a certain Herry de
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atmospheric effect. Herri met de Bles always included a few small figures involved in a religious episode or everyday activities such as mining, agriculture or trade.
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