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Peter Snayers

Peter Snayers (1592–1667) was a painter and artist.

Also recorded as Snaeyers; Sneyers; P. Snaeyers; Pieter Snayer; Smears; Pet. Sneijers.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1592, died at Brussels in 1667.

In detail

Adam Frans van der Meulen is recorded as having studied under Peter Snayers. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are battle.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Brussels and Madrid. Residence is recorded at Antwerp. Positions recorded include court painter. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are A siege of a city, thought to be the siege of Gulik by the Spanish under the command of Hendrik van den Bergh, 5 September 1621-3 February 1622 and The Battle of Fleurus, 1622.

Work by Peter Snayers is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK).

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Peter Snayers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q673615: Peter Snayers

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