Jan van Scorel (1495 - 1562)
1495-08-01Schoorl, The Netherlands1562-12-06Utrecht, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Jan van Scorel
Jan van Scorel was a Dutch painter, who played a leading role in introducing aspects of Italian Renaissance painting into Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting. He was one of the early painters of the Romanist style who had spent a number of years in Italy, where he thoroughly absorbed the Italian style of painting.
Date and place of birt: | 1 august 1495, Schoorl, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 6 december 1562, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | High Renaissance, Mannerism, Renaissance |