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Matsys

American  
[maht-sahys] / ˈmɑt saɪs /

noun

  1. Quentin. Massys, Quentin.


Matsys British  
/ ˈmatsaɪs /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of (Quentin) Massys

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Quentin Matsys worked in Antwerp, Belgium, more than 40 years until his death in 1530.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Campion Hall said the Matsys studio in Antwerp produced many versions of Christ Blessing with the image becoming "something of a bestseller for the thriving business".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

This portrait of 16th century physician and “father of toxicology” Paraclesus is a 17th century copy of a contemporary portrait by Quentin Matsys.

From Slate • May 28, 2020

Whether credit is given Leonardo or Matsys, this lady's unique physiognomy is certainly deserving of at least a respectful shudder.

From Time Magazine Archive

Matsys devoted himself to the making of these, in which he was very successful.

From Curiosities of Human Nature by Anonymous

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