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Fabritius, Carel
1622–1654
Nationality: Dutch Republic
Born: 1622, Middenbeemster
Died: 1654, Delft
Gender: male
Movements
Delft school
Baroque
Occupations
carpenter
painter
architectural draftsperson
Biography
Talented painter who died young in the explosion of the Delft gunpowder magazine. He often worked on a small scale with a loaded brush; his small surviving body of work reveals his interest in color harmonies and perspective. He probably influenced Vermeer. Comment on works: Landscapes; Views
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Notable Works
- Hera hiding during the battle of the gods and giants
- Portrait of a Seated Woman with a Handkerchief
- The Goldfinch
