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Hendrick van Balen the Elder

Hendrick van Balen the Elder (1570–1632) was a painter, sculptor and designer.

Also recorded as Hendrik van Balen; Hendrik van (I) Balen; Hendrik Vanbalen; Hendrik, I van Balen; Hendrick van, I Balen; Hendrik I van Balen.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1570, died at Antwerp in 1632.

In detail

training under Adam van Noort is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Venice and Rome. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Diana Offered Wine and Fruit by the Young Bacchus and his Retinue.

Work by Hendrick van Balen the Elder is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Finnish National Gallery, J. Paul Getty Museum, Nationalmuseum and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hendrick van Balen the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q642071: Hendrick van Balen the Elder

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