Albert Cornelis: A Flemish Renaissance Master of Religious Devotion Albert Cornelis (c.1475 – 4 September 1532) remains a shadowy figure in the annals of Flemish art history, yet his impact on the devotional landscape of the early sixteenth century is undeniable. Born around 1475 in what is now Belgium—precise details about his upbringing are scarce—Cornelis emerged as a prolific painter during a period marked by profound religious upheaval and artistic innovation. His oeuvre primarily consisted of oil paintings depicting biblical narratives and scenes of Marian veneration, reflecting the fe…