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Jan van Huchtenburgh was a Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age who specialised in battle scenes and landscapes.
Jan van Huchtenburgh was known for his ability to create dramatic and dynamic battle scenes, often depicting historical events of the 17th and 18th centuries. His work is noted for its precision and attention to detail, as well as his use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama.
In addition to battle scenes, Huchtenburg was also a skilled landscape painter. He often depicted scenes of the Dutch countryside with rolling hills, winding rivers and expansive skies.
François Clouet was a major French Renaissance portrait painter.
François was the son of the painter Jean Clouet (1485-1540), from whom he learned painting. He became the favorite court portraitist of Kings Francis I, Henry II, Francis II and Charles IX.
François Clouet became famous for his mastery, accurately conveying the characters of people and meticulously painting their costumes.
