Herman Verelst (1641 - 1702) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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Herman Verelst

Herman Verelst was a Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a member of The Hague Guild of St. Luke, son of the painter Peter Verelst, who started a whole dynasty of Dutch artists. Like his older brothers Simon and Johannes, he studied under his father. He became widely known for his portraits, still lifes and religious paintings.

Date and place of birt:	1641, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	1702, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	United Kingdom, The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XVII century
Specialization:	Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:	Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:	Portrait, Religious genre, Still life
Art style:	Baroque, Old Masters