Guild of Saint Luke
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title:
Guild of Saint Luke
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The Guild of Saint Luke was the most common name for a city guild for painters and other artists in early modern Europe, especially in the Low Countries. They were named in honor of the Evangelist Luke, the patron saint of artists, who was identified by John of Damascus as having painted the Virgin's portrait. One of the most famous such organizations was founded in Antwerp. It continued to function until 1795, although by then it had lost its monopoly and therefore most of its power. In most ci
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City guild for painters and other artists in early modern Europe
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Saint_Luke
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2024-02-24T19:12:47Z
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