Hermannus Collenius (1650 - 1723)
1650Kollum, The Netherlands1723Groningen, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Hermannus Collenius
Hermannus Collenius was a Dutch Baroque painter.
The portraits of Hermannus Collenius were characterised by classical elegance and an emphasis on the facial features and clothing of the portrayed subject. The painter often portrayed his sitters according to the latest fashions, which contributed to the popularity of his portraits among the fashionable elite.
Date and place of birt: | 1650, Kollum, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 1723, Groningen, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Dutch School |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |