The Legacy of a Flemish Master: Goossen van der Weyden In the grand, sweeping tapestry of the Flemish Renaissance, few names carry the weight of a lineage as profound as that of Goossen van der Weyden. Born around 1455, Goossen was not merely an artist but a vital bridge between the venerable traditions of the Brussels school and the burgeoning innovation of Antwerp. As the grandson of the legendary Rogier van der Weyden, he inherited a mantle of immense artistic responsibility. While his ancestors were celebrated for establishing the emotional and naturalistic foundations of the Early Nethe…