Gerard van Honthorst (1592 - 1656)
1592-11-04Utrecht, The Netherlands1656-04-27Utrecht, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Gerard van Honthorst
Gerard van Honthorst (Dutch: Gerrit van Honthorst) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who became known for his depiction of artificially lit scenes, eventually receiving the nickname Gherardo delle Notti ("Gerard of the Nights"). Early in his career he visited Rome, where he had great success painting in a style influenced by Caravaggio. Following his return to the Netherlands he became a leading portrait painter.
Date and place of birt: | 4 november 1592, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 27 april 1656, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Utrecht Caravaggists |
Genre: | Genre art, Portrait |
Art style: | Karavagism, Old Masters |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel |