Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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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
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