Ambrosius Benson, c 1495 – 1550, was an Italian-born painter who worked in Bruges. He entered the Bruges painters’ guild in 1519 and worked for a time in the workshop of Gerard David.

Benson established a successful workshop and served several terms in the administration of the Bruges guild. He painted religious subjects, portraits, and scenes of music and courtly company, and his sons Willem and Jan also became painters.

Benson remained active in Bruges until his death in 1550. His work is held by collections including the Groeningemuseum, National Gallery, Louvre Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Saint Louis Art Museum.

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