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Gerard van Honthorst (1592-1656)

"Gerard van Honthorst (Gerrit van Honthorst) (4 November 1592 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who became known for his depiction of artificially lit scenes, eventually receiving the nickname Gherardo delle Notti ("Gerard of the nights"). Early in his career he visited Rome, where he had great success painting in a style influenced by Caravaggio. Following his return to the Netherlands he became a leading portrait painter." - (en.wikipedia.org 08.06.2021)

Also known as: Gerard von Honthorst

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was born Utrecht November 4, 1590 ↓
died Utrecht April 27, 1656 ↓
brother of Willem van Honthorst ↓

Biography

professional / worker London 1620 ↓
Student Abraham Bloemaert ↓
Traveller Rome ↓
professional / worker Utrecht ↓
professional / worker The Hague ↓
used art style Historie↓, Portrait↓
used method / technique Art of painting ↓

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Bildnis Amalie Margarethe von Slavata mit MopsBrustbild der Amalie von Solms als DianaGräfin Amalie von Solms-BraunfelsMeleager und AtalantePrinzessin Maria von Oranien-Nassau (1642-1688)Amalie von Solms (1602-1675) in Witwentracht (Amalie von Solms (1602-1675) in Wi
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Painted Gerard van Honthorst (1592-1656)
[Relation to person or institution] House of Orange-Nassau
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