Arent Arentsz
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Arent Arentsz, also known as Cabel, (1585–1631) was a Dutch Golden Age
landscape painter.
. According to the RKD he signed his works with the monogram AA. He is known for summer and winter landscapes, mostly of hunting and fishing scenes. He was influenced by the landscape painter Hendrick Avercamp
, but their works can be easily told apart. Some of his works can be seen at the National Gallery (London) and the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Arentsz died in 1631 and was buried in the Oude Kerk.
Dutch Golden Age
The Golden Age was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. The first half is characterised by the Eighty Years' War till 1648...
landscape painter.
Biography
Arentsz was born and died in AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
. According to the RKD he signed his works with the monogram AA. He is known for summer and winter landscapes, mostly of hunting and fishing scenes. He was influenced by the landscape painter Hendrick Avercamp
Hendrick Avercamp
Hendrick Avercamp was a Dutch painter.Avercamp was born in Amsterdam, where he studied with the Danish-born portrait painter Pieter Isaacks , and perhaps also with David Vinckboons. In 1608 he moved from Amsterdam to Kampen in the province of Overijssel...
, but their works can be easily told apart. Some of his works can be seen at the National Gallery (London) and the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Arentsz died in 1631 and was buried in the Oude Kerk.