19. Bernaert Van Orley
That the Court of Brussels boasts of its nursling Bernaert, most skilled in painting Attalian garments, is not so much due (if anyone wants to argue while I am judging) to the painter’s skill (although it is also due to his skill) as it is to [the fact] that he was dear to you, Margaret ruler of the Belgians, since nothing is more delightful to you than the art of Apelles. By your gift, he often got golden handles for his paintbrushes, and gold coins, in recently minted currency. Continue Reading 19. Bernaert Van Orley
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137. Adriaen De Vries
The Frisian was a good painter, who also made statues from Parian marble: you would believe [them] to be the work of Myron. Let the famous engraver Muller also be a witness for you, he who admired and then frequented this artist. Continue Reading 137. Adriaen De Vries
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139. Frans Badens
No one was better at adding colours to a painting. You know which is the right colour for images. You are a learned painter. It is much to know colours. You also paint the learned delights of Italy. Continue Reading 139. Frans Badens
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