Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651)
1594-12Dordrecht, The Netherlands1651-10-23Dordrecht, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp was a Dutch painter-painter and illustrator of the Golden Age, the elder brother of Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp. He was a member of the Dordrecht and Utrecht Guilds of St. Luke's. The prolific painter produced a large number of portraits, including many portraits of children. He also painted historical, biblical and genre scenes, still lifes and landscapes.
Date and place of birt: | December 1594, Dordrecht, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 23 october 1651, Dordrecht, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke, Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |