Israel Van Meckenem ( 1440 - 1503 ) was a painter. Israel Van Meckenem s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1305.05 USD for St Matthias and St Simon in 2013 to 22500 USD for The Singer and the Lute Player. in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.