The Life and Art of Dieric Bouts Dieric Bouts was an Early Netherlandish painter who worked in Leuven from 1457 until his death in 1475. Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, he was a painter and draftsperson. His career included serving as the city painter of Leuven, a position he attained in 1468. Bouts was married twice and had four children, including two sons who became painters and continued the Bouts workshop into the mid-16th century. His documented works include several significant pieces, such as: Artistic Style and Notable Works Bouts is recognized for his use of a single vanishing point…