Hendrick Van Balen The Elder

Mjesto: Antwerp

Rođen: 1575

Smrt: 1632

Biografija:

Hendrick van Balen or Hendrick van Balen I (c. 1573–1575 in Antwerp – 17 July 1632 in Antwerp) was a Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer. He was born in Antwerp and was a pupil of Adam van Noort and Martin de Vos. In 1592–1593, he entered the Guild of Saint Luke as a master in the category of 'wijnmeester' (master of the wine). He was a specialist in small cabinet pictures often painted on a copper support. His favourite themes were mythological and allegorical scenes and, to a lesser extent, religious subjects. He played an important role in the renewal of Flemish painting in the early 17th century and was one of the teachers of Anthony van Dyck. He died in Antwerp in 1632.