Karel van Mander the Younger
Karel van Mander the Younger (1579–1623) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and the son of Karel van Mander.
Also recorded as Karel van Mander II · Karel van Mander
Karel van Mander the Younger
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- Born
- 1579 · Kortrijk.
- Died
- 1623 · Delft.
- Nationality
- Southern Netherlands
- Occupation
- painter · tapestry maker · artist · artisan
- Languages
- Dutch
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Karel van Mander the Younger (1579–1623) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and the son of Karel van Mander.
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Biography
Biography
The younger van Mander was born in Kortrijk. According to Houbraken, he learned to paint from his father and became a good portrait painter. He moved to Copenhagen where he was court painter to the King. His portrait of Frederik III was honored with a poem by Joost van den Vondel. According to the RKD he became a member of the Delft Guild of St. Luke in 1613. He designed a series of tapestries for Christian IV of Denmark and lived for a period both in Copenhagen and Delft, where he died. He was the teacher of Joris van Lier and Karel van Mander III. It was his son who became court painter to Christian IV.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Karel van Mander II and Karel van Mander. His recorded language was Dutch. He was the child of Karel van Mander the Elder. 2 children are recorded: Karel van Mander III and Cornelis van Mander.
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Identity
Karel van Mander the Younger is recorded as painter, tapestry maker, artist and artisan.
Identificatie Titel(s): Alexander en Jaddua. De geschiedenis van Alexander de Grote (serietitel)
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1579
Karel van Mander the Younger born at Kortrijk.
1623
Karel van Mander the Younger died at Delft.
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