Abraham Jansz. Bega (1637 - 1697)

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Abraham Jansz. Bega

Abraham Janszoon Bega, also Abraham Janszoon Begeyn, was a Dutch landscape painter, still life painter, draftsman and decorator.

Abraham's giftedness was appreciated very early and already at the age of 17 he became a member of the professional Guild of St. Luke of Leiden, studied with Harlem painter Nicholas Berchem (1620-1683), traveled extensively in Europe and painted.

Abraham Bega painted many landscapes, including coastal river views, architectural views, with flocks and shepherds. He also painted floral compositions and still lifes with hunting paraphernalia. In 1688 he was invited to Berlin as court painter to Elector Frederick III, but he worked there mainly as an interior decorator and castle painter.

Date and place of birt:1637, Leiden, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:11 june 1697, Berlin, Germany
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Draftsman, Painter
Art school / group:Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:Architectural landscape, Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Baroque

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