Gerard Seghers
Gerard Seghers (1591–1651) was a painter and artist.
Also recorded as Gerard Segers; Gerard Zegers; Gerard Zeghers; Gerard Sergers; Gerard Seger; Gherardo Segers.
Gerard Seghers in brief
- Born
- 1591
- Died
- 1651
- Known for
- painter and artist
- Place of birth
- Antwerp
Overview
Born at Antwerp in 1591, died at Antwerp in 1651.
In detail
Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert is recorded as having studied under Gerard Seghers. the recorded working language is Dutch.
The authority associates the name with Flemish Baroque painting.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Naples and Rome. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.
Works named in the authority record are Christ and the repentant sinners and Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore.
Work by Gerard Seghers is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, Finnish National Gallery and National Gallery of Victoria.
Sources
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- 1.
“Gerard Seghers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q951884: Gerard Seghers
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