Gillis Rombouts facts for kids
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Gillis Rombouts
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The Little Bridge, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg
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Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael
1630 |
| Died | 1678 |
| Known for | Landscape painting |
| Movement | Dutch Golden Age |
| Patron(s) | Salomon van Ruysdael |
Gillis Rombouts (born in Haarlem in 1630, died there in 1678) was a talented artist from the Dutch Golden Age. He was famous for painting beautiful landscapes. He also created scenes of everyday life, historical moments, beaches, and snowy winter views.
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Who Was Gillis Rombouts?
Gillis Rombouts was a painter from the Netherlands. He lived during a special time called the Dutch Golden Age. This was when art and science were very important in the Netherlands.
He was known for his amazing paintings of nature. He often painted wide landscapes and busy beach scenes.
His Family and Influences
Gillis Rombouts had a son named Salomon Rombouts. Salomon also became a painter, and it is likely that Gillis taught him everything he knew.
Another famous painter, Salomon van Ruysdael, greatly influenced Gillis's art. Ruysdael was known for his beautiful landscapes, too.
Gillis Rombouts passed away in Haarlem in February 1672. He was buried there on February 25, 1672.
Famous Artworks by Gillis Rombouts
Gillis Rombouts created many wonderful paintings during his life. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Woodland Landscape, which can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
- Workshop of a weaver, displayed at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem.
- Annual Fair, also found at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem.
See also
In Spanish: Gillis Rombouts para niños
