Marten van Cleve I (1521 - 1581)
1521Antwerp, The Netherlands1581-11-24Antwerp, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands, Flanders
Marten van Cleve I
Marten van Cleve the Elder was a Flemish painter and draftsman active in Antwerp between 1551 and 1581. Van Cleve is mainly known for his genre scenes with peasants and landscapes, which show a certain resemblance with the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Marten van Cleve was one of the leading Flemish artists of his generation. His subjects and compositions were an important influence on the work of Pieter Brueghel the Younger and other genre painters of his generation.
Date and place of birt: | 1521, Antwerp, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 24 november 1581, Antwerp, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands, Flanders |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Genre painter, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art |