Hendrick Bloemaert
Hendrick Bloemaert | |
|---|---|
Utrecht (city) | |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Baroque |
Hendrick Bloemaert (1601 or 1602 – 30 December 1672) was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
Biography
Hendrick was the oldest son of
Utrecht Guild of St. Luke and married Margaretha van der Eem, the daughter of a lawyer.[1]
Works
According to Houbraken, he never became as good as his father, but it is unclear whether Houbraken saw his work or copied this comment from Joachim von Sandrart.[2] He is considered an important member of the Utrecht school of Caravaggisti, and was known for his portraits and historical allegories. He was also known for his poetry.
References
- ^ RKD entry for Hendrick Bloemaert
- Digital library for Dutch literature
External links
Media related to Hendrick Bloemaert at Wikimedia Commons
