Italian Mannerist Painter, 1503-1572
Italian painter and poet. He dominated Florentine painting from the 1530s to the 1560s. He was court artist to Cosimo I de' Medici, and his sophisticated style and extraordinary technical ability were ideally suited to the needs and ideals of his ducal patron. He was a leading decorator, and his religious subjects and mythological scenes epitomize the grace of the high maniera style. Related Paintings of BRONZINO, Agnolo :. | The Illegitimate Daughter of Cosimo I de' Medici | Don Garcia de Medici | Bia, The Illegitimate Daughter of Cosimo I de Medici | Allegories over Karleken and Time | Portrait of Eleanora di Toledo | Related Artists: Felix de vuillefroy French, 1841-1910 Heinrich Friedrich Fuger painted Prometheus brings Fire to Mankind in 1817 Barend Avercamp (1612-1679) was a Dutch painter.
Avercamp was born in Kampen and was taught by his uncle Hendrick Avercamp, who was also a painter. Barent primarily painted scenes depicting Netherlands in winter. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke, and traveled around the Netherlands including Zwolle and Zutphen for his settings and inspiration.