Paul de Vos (1596 - 1678)
1596Hulst, The Netherlands1678-06-30Antwerp, BelgiumBelgium, The Netherlands
Paul de Vos
Paul de Vos was a Flemish Baroque painter and a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Antwerp.
Paul de Vos was the younger brother of Cornelis de Vos and specialized in hunting scenes with dogs, depicting various animals and birds. His skill in this genre was valued and he collaborated with Rubens in depicting animals. De Vos's paintings were highly regarded both in Spain and at other European courts.
De Vos enjoyed the patronage of Spain's influential aristocrats and received many commissions from them. In 1637-1638 he worked with Rubens and Snyders on the decoration of Spanish royal residences.
Date and place of birt: | 1596, Hulst, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 30 june 1678, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium, The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Animalist, Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Animalistic, Military art, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque |