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Willem van Honthorst (1594-1666)

"Willem van Honthorst (1594–1666), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

He was born in Utrecht as the younger brother of Gerard van Honthorst, whose father Herman taught them to paint along with Abraham Bloemaert. Like his brother, he is known as a follower of Caravaggio and became a respected portrait painter. He was a court painter in Berlin to Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau during the years 1647-1664.

He died in Utrecht." - (en.wikipedia.org 08.06.2021)

Also known as: Wilhelm von Honthorst

What we know

Background

was born Utrecht 1604
was buried Utrecht February 19, 1666
brother of Gerard van Honthorst

Biography

Student Abraham Bloemaert
professional / worker The Hague
professional / worker Utrecht
professional / worker Berlin
used art style Historie, Portrait
used method / technique Art of painting

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Iris Berndt:Well researched

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