Abraham Begeyn

Abraham Begeyn (1637–1697) was a Dutch painter and artist.

Also recorded as Abraham Jansz. Begeyn; Jansz. Begeijn; Abraham Bagijn; Abraham Beguyne; Abraham Cornelisz. Begeyn; Abraham Begyn.

Abraham Begeyn in brief

Born
1637
Died
1697
Known for
painter and artist
Place of birth
Leiden
Contents

Overview

Born at Leiden in 1637, died at Berlin in 1697.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape and still life.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are The Quarry and Plundering.

Work by Abraham Begeyn is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Nationalmuseum, Museum De Lakenhal, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and Mauritshuis.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Abraham Begeyn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2148044: Abraham Begeyn

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