Cornelis de Heem

Cornelis de Heem (1631–1695) was a painter, botanical illustrator and surveyor.

Also recorded as Cornelis De Heem; Cornelis Deheem; Cornelis Jansz. de Heem; Cornelis de Hemm; Cornelius von Heem; C.D. Heem.

Cornelis de Heem in brief

Born
1631
Died
1695
Known for
painter, botanical illustrator, surveyor and map drawer
Place of birth
Leiden
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Overview

Born at Leiden in 1631, died at Antwerp in 1695.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

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

Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Still Life with Flowers and Fruit.

Work by Cornelis de Heem is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, Nationalmuseum and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Cornelis de Heem”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1133621: Cornelis de Heem

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