Jacob Obrecht

Jacob Obrecht. Ascribed to Hans Memling or Quentin Matsys, dated 1496 on the frame.

Jacob Obrecht (also Hobrecht; 1457/8[1] – late July 1505) was a Flemish composer of masses, motets and songs.[1] He was the most famous composer of masses in Europe of the late 15th century and was only eclipsed after his death by Josquin des Prez.[2]

  1. ^ a b [http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/20231 Rob C. Wegman. "Obrecht, Jacob." In Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online, (accessed 24 September 2020).
  2. ^ Sparks, "Jacob Obrecht", p.477.