January 2018: Carel Fabritius (born Carel Pietersz)
Born: February 27, 1622 in Middenbeemster, Dutch Republic
Died: October 12, 1654 in Delft, Dutch Republic
Carel Fabritius was one of three brother painters. His younger brother, Barent, was a painter of biblical subjects, mythical scenes, and expressive portraits while Johannes, also younger, was a still life painter. Carel was trained under Rembrandt. He developed his own artistic style and experimented with perspective. He was interested in complex spatial effects. He died early in life due to an explosion at a gunpowder store, which also killed hundreds of people. This destroyed most of his paintings. A very gifted painter, he was 32 when his life ended.
Barent Fabritius (born Bernard Pietersz Fabritius)
Born: November 16, 1624 in Middenbeemster, Dutch Republic
Died: October 12, 1654 in Amsterdam, Dutch Republic
Johannes Fabritius (born Johannes Pietersz)
Born: November 16, 1624 in Middenbeemster, Dutch Republic
Died: Sometime after 1693 in Hoorn, Dutch Republic
Check back in February as I highlight another artist.
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