Theodoor Rombouts (1597 - 1637)
1597-07-02Antwerp, Belgium1637-09-14Antwerp, BelgiumBelgium
Theodoor Rombouts
Theodoor Rombouts was a Flemish painter who is mainly known for his Caravaggesque genre scenes depicting lively dramatic gatherings as well as religiously-themed works. He is considered to be the primary and most original representative of Flemish Caravaggism. These Caravaggisti were part of an international movement of European artists who interpreted the work of Caravaggio and the followers of Caravaggio in a personal manner.
Date and place of birt: | 2 july 1597, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 14 september 1637, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art, Religious genre |
Art style: | Karavagism |