: of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders or the Flemings or their language
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Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Flemish and Italian styles were very distinct in the early 15th century, but there were also lots of artists who served as a transition between Northern and Southern European approaches.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
In 1590, the promoters worked with the Flemish printer Theodor de Bry to produce an illustrated version, which contained engravings based on White’s paintings.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Flemish and Italian styles were very distinct in the early 15th century, but there were also lots of artists who served as a transition between Northern and Southern European approaches.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
In Europe, the series will air in Germany and German-speaking territories on ZDF, Flemish Belgium on VRT, Sweden on SVT and the Netherlands on NPO, and BBC Studios has licensed it in the Balkans and Central Eastern Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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“Flemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Flemish. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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