Bellegambe, Jean (c. 1470-c. 1535)

Flemish painter, architect, and designer. One of the most successful artists of his day in the Netherlands, he employed a style that combined Flemish and French influences. Among his works is the Adoration of the Trinity (c. 1515, Douai Museum, France). He also designed buildings, furniture, picture frames, and embroidery.

Probably a native of Douai, Bellegambe was a follower of the artist Simon Marmion. He may also have been influenced by several other artists of northern Europe, notably Quentin Matsys.

His works include a polyptych in the Church of Notre Dame in Douai (c. 1511); two altar wings depicting the glorification of the Virgin (1526, Notre Dame, Douai); and an Adoration of Infant Christ (1528).