Juan van der Hamen

Spanish painter of still lifes

Juan van der Hamen - Spanish painter of still lifes
Born

April 8th, 1596
428 years ago

Died

1631
394 years ago — 35 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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A Spanish painter, active in the early 17th century, specialized in still life and religious subjects. His works exemplified the emergence of the genre in Spain. Helped establish the popularity of still life painting during the Spanish Golden Age. Served as the painter to the court of King Philip IV, gaining recognition among the Spanish nobility and aristocracy. His style combined elements of realism and classicism, contributing to the development of still life imagery in Spanish art. Contributed to the cultural flourishing of the era through various commissioned works for religious institutions.

Created notable still life paintings

Produced works for King Philip IV

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