Cornelis van Haarlem

Dutch painter and illustrator

Cornelis van Haarlem - Dutch painter and illustrator
Born

1562
463 years ago

Died

November 11th, 1638
386 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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A painter and illustrator from the Netherlands, celebrated for contributions to the mannerist style during the Dutch Golden Age. Worked with religious and mythological themes, often incorporating complex compositions and dynamic figures. Produced a range of works including altarpieces and portraits. Influenced by Italian Renaissance art, blending northern realism with southern emotion.

Painted 'The Fall of the Rebel Angels'

Created 'The Adoration of the Magi'

Developed illustrations for various publications

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