Gillis van Coninxloo II (1544 - 1606)
1544-01-24Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands1606-01-04Antwerp, The NetherlandsBelgium, Flanders, Spanish Netherlands
Gillis van Coninxloo II
Gillis van Coninxloo (now also referred to as Gillis van Coninxloo II but previously referred to as Gillis van Coninxloo III) was a Flemish painter of landscapes who played an important role in the development of Northern landscape art at the turn of the 17th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life abroad, first in Germany and later in the Dutch Republic.
Date and place of birt: | 24 january 1544, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 4 january 1606, Antwerp, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | Belgium, Flanders, Spanish Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Landscape painter, Painter |
Art school / group: | Flemish School |
Genre: | Landscape painting |
Art style: | Mannerism |