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Portrait of Seghers, Gerard

Seghers, Gerard

1591–1651

Nationality: Habsburg Netherlands
Born: 1591, Antwerp
Died: 1651, Antwerp
Gender: male

Movements

Flemish Baroque painting

Occupations

visual artist
painter
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Biography

Younger brother of Daniel Seghers, Gerard Seghers was a pupil in 1603, probably of Hent van Balen and Abr. Janssens, and became a master in 1608. He went to Italy and then worked for several years in Madrid for Philip II. He returned to Antwerp. He may have visited England. Comment on works: Mythology; Religious.

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Notable Works

  • Christ and the repentant sinners
  • Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore