Dutch, 1564–1651
Active mainly in Utrecht, Abraham Bloemaert trained in Paris and initially painted in the Haarlem Mannerist style before adopting the Baroque approach. Born in Gorinchem in 1566, he was known for history paintings, landscapes, and prints, and introduced greater naturalism and rural motifs into his work. Bloemaert taught many artists, including his four sons and several Utrecht painters, and helped found the Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke. Many of his commissions came from Utrecht's clandestine Catholic churches, and he died in Utrecht in 1651.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Abraham Bloemaert · Wikidata Q329811
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