Willem Jacob Herreyns II (1743 - 1827)
1743-06-10Antwerp, Belgium1827-08-10Antwerp, BelgiumBelgium, Flanders
Willem Jacob Herreyns II
Willem Jacob Herreyns, the Younger, was a Flemish painter of history subjects and portraits. He is regarded as one of the last painters in the tradition of the Flemish Baroque and the last follower of Peter Paul Rubens. Herreyns’ work was very highly regarded in his time. His religious compositions stand in the Rubens tradition. Herreyns is considered a draughtsman with a precise line, but his work shows a certain coldness and lacks originality.
Date and place of birt: | 10 june 1743, Antwerp, Belgium |
---|---|
Date and place of death: | 10 august 1827, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium, Flanders |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Historian, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Baroque |
Technique: | Lithography, Oil, Oil on canvas |