Dierick(Dirk) Bouts was also called Stuerboudt.  The date of his birth is estimated to be between 1410 and 1420.  There is much controversy over the facts of his life.  He was established in Louvain about the middle of the 15th Century and was employed on various important works for the municipality.  He painted with more attention to detail of costume than grace or form, but was forceful in color and thorough in execution.  In these latter qualities he strongly resem (showing 500 of 1675 characters).