Hugo van der Goes Making a Portrait of Mary of Burgundy 1867 - 1877

"Hugo van der Goes Making a Portrait of Mary of Burgundy" is a historical painting by Swiss artist Wilhelm Koller, dating back to 1867-1877. It depicts the artist Hugo van der Goes, commissioned by Mary of Burgundy, creating a portrait of the duchess and her young daughter, while an unidentified man is present. The painting is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Koller's detailed depiction of the scene allows viewers to understand the process of 15th-century portraiture, with elements of the courtly style, emphasizing the rich costumes and dignified figures.