Pieter Hermansz. Verelst (1618 - 1678)
1618Dordrecht, The Netherlands1678Hulst, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst was a Dutch painter and draftsman of the Golden Age, a member of the Dordrecht and the Hague Guild of St. Luke. He is a pupil of Rembrandt and the progenitor of several generations of painters. His sons were painter-painters Hermann, Simon and Johannes Verelst. The painter created portraits, still lifes and genre works with scenes from Dutch and Italian village life, he also turned to religious themes.
Date and place of birt: | 1618, Dordrecht, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 1678, Hulst, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Painter |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Genre art, Portrait, Religious genre, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |