A Life Illuminated: Gerard Horenbout and the Flourishing of Flemish Miniature Painting Gerard Horenbout, born in Ghent around 1465, stands as a pivotal figure bridging the late medieval tradition of manuscript illumination with the burgeoning Renaissance aesthetic. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was an artisan whose skill extended across diverse mediums – stained glass, tapestry design, ironwork, and panel painting all fell within his…