Daniel Adriaensen

Place: Antwerp

Born: 1631

Death: 1686

Biography:

Life and Career

, also known as Daniel Adriaensen (1631/32 – 1686), was a Flemish painter renowned for his genre scenes of boorish types, reminiscent of the style of Adriaen Brouwer and Egbert van Heemskerk. Besides being an artist, Adriaensen was also active as an art dealer. The latter part of his career was spent in the Dutch Republic and England.

Early Life and Training

According to the artist biographer Jacob Campo Weyerman, Daniël Boone was born in 1631 or 1632 in Borgerhout, a village near Antwerp. It is believed that his master was Joos van Craesbeeck, a painter from Antwerp who was known for his genre scenes depicting low-life figures.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

Adriaensen's style is characterized by its similarity to the works of Adriaen Brouwer and Egbert van Heemskerk. One of his notable works, Man Eating from an Earthenware Pot, showcases his mastery of genre scenes. This painting is a typical example of his style, with the handling more suggestive of Egbert van Heemskerk I than any other known Flemish painter of the time.

Presence in Museums and Art Collections

• Man Eating from an Earthenware Pot can be found in the collection of The Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, which is a treasure trove of European art from the 15th to the 20th centuries.
• Other notable works by Adriaensen are part of various collections, including those in the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium.

Legacy and Influence

legacy is marked by his contributions to the Flemish painting tradition, particularly in the genre of boorish types. His influence can be seen in the works of later artists who followed in his footsteps.

• View more works by Daniël Boone on Wikioo.org.
• Explore the collection of The Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten and discover more masterpieces at Wikioo.org.