Bernard van Orley: A Flemish Renaissance Master Bernard van Orley (between 1487 and 1491 – January 6, 1541), also known as Barend or Barent van Orley, Bernaert van Orley or Barend van Brussel, was a remarkably versatile Flemish artist who stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance. Born in Brussels, Belgium—likely amidst a family steeped in tapestry design—van Orley’s formative years were…