Hans II Strigel: A Flemish Primitive in Bavarian Service Bernhard Strigel (c. 1461 – 1528), born in Memmingen, Bavaria, stands as a pivotal figure within the burgeoning Northern Renaissance movement—a testament to artistic innovation and regional pride simultaneously. While often overshadowed by contemporaries like Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein, Strigel’s distinctive style, rooted in Flemish Primitive techniques yet imbued with Bava…