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Historical Artist - Carel Fabritius (1622 - 1654)
After studying under Rembrandt in Amsterdam, Carel Fabritius settled in Delft in 1650. His work
contains obvious influence from his mentor, especially in use of lighting, brushwork, and
careful composition. Fabritius was also known for his accurate depictions of landscapes and
interiors. Tragically, he was killed at the age of thirty-two in an explosion that destroyed
most of Delft along with his studio and many of his paintings. Only about a dozen paintings have
survived. Of all Rembrandt's pupils, Fabritius was the only one to develop his own artistic
style. A typical Rembrandt portrait would have a plain dark background with the subject defined
by spotlighting. In contrast, Fabritius' portraits feature delicately lit subjects against
light-coloured, textured backgrounds. Moving away from the Renaissance focus on iconography,
Fabritius became interested in the technical aspects of painting. He used cool colour harmonies
to create shape in a luminous style of painting.
Contemporary Dutch Artists
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