Cornelis Cort (1533 - 1578)
1533Hoorn, The Netherlands1578-03-17Rome, Italy
Cornelis Cort
Cornelis Cort, also known as Cornelio Fiammingo, was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman. He began his career in the Northern Netherlands, but later moved to Venice and lived in Titian's house. Cort produced engravings based on Titian's works and became renowned for his copperplates of various subjects. He traveled back and forth between Italy and the Netherlands, establishing a school in Rome and circulating works of famous artists. Cort's impressive output includes over 150 engravings.
Date and place of birt: | 1533, Hoorn, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 17 march 1578, Rome, Italy |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Portraitist |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Renaissance, Old Masters |