Pieter Claesz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pieter Claesz
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Vanitas with Violin and Glass Ball (detail); the artist is visible in the reflection, 1625
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Pieter Claesz
1597 Berchem
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| Died | 1660 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | Brabantian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Baroque |
Pieter Claesz was a famous Dutch painter from the 1600s. He was known for his amazing still life paintings. A still life is a picture of objects that don't move, like food, flowers, or musical instruments. He lived during the time known as the Dutch Golden Age.
About Pieter Claesz
Pieter Claesz was born around 1597 in Berchem, a town in Belgium. In 1620, he joined a special group for artists called the Guild of St. Luke. This guild was like a club for painters and other artists.
Later that same year, he moved to Haarlem in the Netherlands. His son, Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, was born there. Nicolaes also became a painter, but he focused on landscapes, which are pictures of nature.
Pieter Claesz and another artist named Willem Claeszoon Heda were very important. They both lived in Haarlem and were known for painting "ontbijt" pieces. This means paintings of breakfast or dinner tables.
Their paintings often used quiet, simple colors. They were very good at showing how light hit objects. They also showed the different textures of things. Claesz often chose objects that looked welcoming, like food.
Some of Claesz's still life paintings have a deeper meaning. For example, he sometimes included skulls. These were reminders that life doesn't last forever. This type of art is called "Vanitas."
His Students and Influence
Pieter Claesz taught many students. His son, Nicolaes Berchem, learned from him in 1634. Even though Nicolaes became a landscape painter, his father's teaching was important.
Other artists who learned from Claesz include Evert van Aelst, Floris van Dyck, Christian Berentz, Floris van Schooten, and Jan Jansz Treck. Claesz helped create a strong tradition of still life painting in Haarlem.
Images for kids
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Still Life with Turkey Pie, 1627
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Still Life with Musical Instruments, 1623
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Still Life with Römer, Silver Tazza and Bread Roll
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A still life with a roemer, a crab, and a peeled lemon
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Still Life with fruit, bread and roemer
See also
In Spanish: Pieter Claesz. para niños
