Simon de Vlieger (1601 - 1653)
1601Rotterdam, The Netherlands1653-03-13Weesp, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Simon de Vlieger
Simon de Vlieger was a maritime painter of the Golden Age of Dutch painting. He is best known for his paintings depicting the naval fleet of the Republic of the United Provinces of Holland. He painted ships in port, on the high seas, during storms, or shipwreck scenes. Flieger also made tapestries, engravings, and stained-glass windows for the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.
Date and place of birt: | 1601, Rotterdam, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 13 march 1653, Weesp, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Glass painter, Marine painter, Painter |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Animalistic, Genre art, Landscape painting, Marine art, Portrait, Rural landscape |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |
Technique: | Pencil, Chalk, Engraving, Mixed media, Oil |