Gerrit Lundens
Copy of the Nightwatch, of interest because it shows the entire painting before it was cut down in the 18th century
Gerrit Lundens (1622 – 1683), was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits and vanitas paintings. He also made copies after famous Dutch masters.[1]
Biography
He was born in Amsterdam and married Agniet Mathijs of Antwerp in Sloterdijk in 1643.[1] He is known for portraits, genre works, still lifes and copies of old masters, the most notable of which is his copy of the Night Watch in the National Gallery, London.[1] He died in Amsterdam.
References
- 1 2 3 Gerrit Lundens in the RKD
External links
Media related to Gerrit Lundens at Wikimedia Commons
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