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Honthorst, Gerrit van
1592–1656
Nationality: Dutch Republic
Born: 1592, Utrecht
Died: 1656, Utrecht
Gender: male
Movements
Dutch Golden Age painting
Utrecht Caravaggism
Occupations
visual artist
printmaker
architectural draftsperson
painter
Biography
The most well-known painter of the Utrecht Caravaggists, he is famed for his night scenes and dramatic lighting; later in his career he was in demand as a portraitist.
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Notable Works
- Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange, and Maria, Princess of Orange, as Children
- The Procuress
- The Adoration of the Shepherds
Artworks
22 artworks
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