Gerard Dou (1613 - 1675)
1613-04-07Leiden, The Netherlands1675-02-09Leiden, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Gerard Dou
Gerard Dou was a Dutch Golden Age painter, whose small, highly polished paintings are typical of the Leiden fijnschilders. He specialised in genre scenes and is noted for his trompe-l'œil "niche" paintings and candlelit night-scenes with strong chiaroscuro. He was a student of Rembrandt.
Date and place of birt: | 7 april 1613, Leiden, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 9 february 1675, Leiden, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Dutch School |
Genre: | Genre art, Portrait |
Art style: | Baroque |