Abraham Janssens (1575 - 1632)
1575Antwerp, Belgium1632-01-25Antwerp, BelgiumFlanders
Abraham Janssens
Abraham Janssens was a Flemish painter, who is known principally for his large religious and mythological works, which show the influence of Caravaggio. He was the leading history painter in Flanders prior to the return of Rubens from Italy.
Date and place of birt: | 1575, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 25 january 1632, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Flanders |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Dutch School |
Genre: | History painting, Nude art, Mythological painting, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque |