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Josquin des Prez
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Josquin Lebloitte dit des Prez was a composer of Renaissance music, who is variously described as French or Franco-Flemish. Considered one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he was a centra
A 1611 woodcut of Josquin des Prez, possibly copied from a now-lost oil painting made during his lifetime. There have been doubts concerning whether this depiction is an accurate likeness, see § Portraits.
A 1611 woodcut of Josquin des Prez, possibly copied from a now-lost oil painting made during his lifetime. There have been doubts concerning whether t
Josquin probably served under Louis XII, who had captured the Sforzas, his previous employers.
Josquin probably served under Louis XII, who had captured the Sforzas, his previous employers.
Ercole I d'Este, an important patron of the arts, was Josquin's employer during 1503–1504.
Ercole I d'Este, an important patron of the arts, was Josquin's employer during 1503–1504.
Manuscript showing the opening Kyrie of the Missa de Beata Virgine, a late work. Rome, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Capp. Sist. 45, ff. 1v-2r.
Manuscript showing the opening Kyrie of the Missa de Beata Virgine, a late work. Rome, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Capp. Sist. 45, ff. 1v-2r.
Renaissance music
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Renaissance music is traditionally understood to cover European music of the 15th and 16th centuries, later than the Renaissance era as it is understood in other disciplines. Rather than starting from
Josquin des Prez
…Josquin Lebloitte dit des Prez (c. 1450 – 1455 – 27 August 1521) was a composer of Renaissance music, who is variously described as French or Franco-Flemish. Considered one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he was a central figure of the…
Gerard van Honthorst, The Concert (1623), National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Gerard van Honthorst, The Concert (1623), National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
San Marco in the evening. The spacious, resonant interior was one of the inspirations for the music of the Venetian School.
San Marco in the evening. The spacious, resonant interior was one of the inspirations for the music of the Venetian School.
Selection of Renaissance instruments
Selection of Renaissance instruments
Modern French hurdy-gurdy
Modern French hurdy-gurdy