Jan Provoost (1462-1529): A Flemish Primitive Bridging Tradition and Innovation Jan Provoost, born in Mouscron around 1462, stands as a pivotal figure within the Flemish Primitives—a movement that profoundly shaped the artistic landscape of fifteenth-century Europe. While definitive biographical details remain elusive, scholars agree that Provoost’s workshop flourished in Bruges during his lifetime, establishing him as one of the most…