Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Dutch painter and etcher of historical scenes

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout - Dutch painter and etcher of historical scenes
Born

August 19th, 1621
404 years ago

Died

1674
351 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1621, a Dutch painter and etcher focused primarily on historical and biblical themes. Associated with the Dutch Golden Age of painting, works displayed a mastery of light and composition. Various pieces were created in collaboration with prominent contemporaries. Also engaged in poetry, contributing to the cultural landscape of the time. Nationally acclaimed for the ability to convey emotion and storytelling through art.

Created numerous historical paintings

Collaborated with Rembrandt

Produced etchings that captured intimacy

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