Michael Sittow: A Master of the Northern Renaissance Michael Sittow (c. 1469 – 1525), often referred to as Master Michiel, Michel, or simply Sittow, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Early Netherlandish painting. Born in Reval (present-day Tallinn, Estonia) to a family deeply rooted in both German and Swedish heritage, his early life was shaped by the vibrant, international atmosphere of this Hanseatic trading city. H…