Biography of Huysmans, Cornelis (Flemish painter, 1648-1727)

Name Huysmans, Cornelis (Flemish painter, 1648-1727)
Person type Artist/Maker
Biographical notes Huysmans, the son of an architect, was born in Antwerp, training in Brussels and Antwerp.  In 1675, he became a Master of the Corporation of Brussels.  In 1682 he moved to Mechelen, and in 1702 he returned to Antwerp and was made a master of the corporation in 1706 and 1707. He travelled and worked in England, and possibly Italy.  He was influenced by the work of Jacques d'Arthois.  He used autumnal colours; browns and golds.

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