Gabriël Metsu
1629-1667 Holland/Baroque
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Brief Biography-Gabriël Metsu was born in Leiden in 1629. His master was Gerrit Dou; he is likened to Pieter de Hooch, Jan Steen and Gerard Terborch but holding his distinct style. However, he can also be mistaken for Jan Vermeer. Rembrandt's influence is also evident in some of his works. He was active in Amsterdam and painted interiors, genre scenes, and still-lifes, becoming a Leiden Painter’s guild member in 1648. He married in 1658 and remained in Amsterdam for life. He died in 1667. |
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