Gerrit dou biography
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| Gerrit Dou | |
|---|---|
| Born | Apr. 7, 1613 Leiden, Netherlands |
| Died | Feb. 9, 1675 (at age 61) Leiden, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Movement | Baroque |
| Field | Painting |
| Works | |
He was considered among the greatest painters of his day, but the works of Dutch artist Gerrit Dou eventually receded into obscurity.
Early Life
Dou, also known as Gerard Douw in England, was born in 1613 in Leiden, a town in southern Holland. During his early years, he studied drawing under Bartholomew Dolendo, an engraver in his area.
Gerrit dou biography
He also learned about painting on glass by Peter Kouwhoorn.
At 15 years of age, DouHe studied under one of the renowned Dutch artists – Rembrandt. His master’s style and theory of art would be a significant influence on Dou for the remainder of his career.
Even though Rembrandt was a heavy influence on him, Dou developed a highly distinct style and he sometimes produced works that were in opposition to the essential elements of Rembrandt.
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