Abraham Bloemaert (1564 - 1651)
1564-12-25Gorinchem, The Netherlands1651-01-27Utrecht, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Abraham Bloemaert
Abraham Bloemaert was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and printmaker from the Golden Age of Dutch painting, one of the founders of the Guild of St. Luke in Utrecht. Bloemart was a caravagist. He painted mainly landscapes, mythological and biblical scenes, and pastoral works.
Date and place of birt: | 25 december 1564, Gorinchem, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 27 january 1651, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Animalist, Artist, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Allegory, Animalistic, Flower still life, Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Self-portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque, Mannerism |
Technique: | Engraving, Etching, Oil, Oil on canvas |