Adriaen van Stalbemt

Flemish painter of landscapes and portraits

Adriaen van Stalbemt - Flemish painter of landscapes and portraits
Born

June 12th, 1580
444 years ago

Died

1662
363 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Belgium

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Born in 1580, this artist primarily focused on painting landscapes as well as portraits. His works often captured detailed and harmonious scenes, showcasing an understanding of light and perspective. Active in the early 17th century, he contributed to the Flemish Baroque style. His paintings were characterized by their rich color palettes and intricate depiction of nature and human figures. The influence of his work can be seen in the evolution of landscape painting during this period.

Contributed to Flemish Baroque painting

Created detailed landscape scenes

Produced expressive portraits

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