Pieter de Neyn (1597 - 1639)
1597-12-16Leiden, The Netherlands1639-03-16Leiden, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Pieter de Neyn
Pieter de Neyn or Deneyn was a Dutch painter of the Golden Age.
In his youth he worked as a stonemason, but an acquaintance with painters gave him the opportunity to learn the basics of painting. De Neyn was known for landscapes featuring villagers at work and also painted battle scenes. He was also a city sculptor in Leiden.
Date and place of birt: | 16 december 1597, Leiden, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 16 march 1639, Leiden, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Genre: | Military art, Landscape painting, Rural landscape |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |