Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
1728-03-19Aarschot, Belgium1811-04-03Leuven, BelgiumBelgium, Flanders
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
Pieter-Jozef / Pierre-Joseph Verhaghenwas a Flemish painter of large-scale religious and mythological scenes. He is regarded as the last representative of the so-called Flemish School of painting. In particular, he is seen as continuing the artistic tradition of Flemish Baroque painting as exemplified by Rubens in the late 18th century and into the 19th century. He was highly regarded during his lifetime and enjoyed the patronage of eminent patrons and religious institutions. He was appointed first court painter to Empress Maria Theresa of Austria who also provided him a stipend to travel abroad to further his artistic studies.Date and place of birt: | 19 march 1728, Aarschot, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 3 april 1811, Leuven, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium, Flanders |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Flemish School |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Realism |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas |