Carel Fabritius
Early life
Carel Fabritius was born on February 27, 1622 in Middenbeemster, Netherlands. He was a Dutch painter and a student of Rembrandt van Rijn. Fabritius showed a talent for art at an early age and began his training in the workshop of Rembrandt in Amsterdam.
Artistic career
Fabritius developed his own style, which was influenced by Rembrandt but also showed influences from other artists such as Vermeer. He was noted for his ability to capture light and shadow, and appreciated for his detailed depiction of textures and fabrics. .Some of his most famous works include "The Goldfinch," "The Goldfinches," and "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp." Fabritius painted mainly portraits, still lifes and religious scenes.
The tragic death
On October 12, 1654, a tragedy occurred that abruptly ended his life and career abruptly. An explosion in the Delft Powder Tower, in which numerous people died, also destroyed Fabritius's studio and killed him. Despite his early death, he had a significant influence on Dutch art of the 17th century. Century.
Legacy
Although Fabritius' works are relatively rare due to his short life , they are highly valued today. His style and techniques had a great influence on later artists, in particular on the famous painter Johannes Vermeer.Fabritius' talent and contribution to Dutch art history were recognized posthumously. A monument was erected to him in his hometown of Middenbeemster, and his works can be seen in renowned museums around the world.
To our knowledge the art works on this page were created in the years from 1650 to 1654.
Carel Fabritius uses for the pictures shown here mostly the technique: Huile sur toile.
The pictures are predominantly assigned to the art direction Baroque.
The art works of the artist are dominated by the colors brown, gray and pastel.