Marten Van Valckenborch

Mjesto: Antwerp

Rođen: 1535

Smrt: 1597

Biografija:

Marten Van Valckenborch, a Flemish painter from Belgium, was born in 1535 and died in 1597. He is mainly known for his landscapes and city scapes, but also made contributions to allegorical paintings and portraits. Marten van Valckenborch's career commenced in the Spanish Netherlands, where he later migrated to Frankfurt in Germany, playing an important role in local artistic developments.

Early Life and Training

Marten van Valckenborch was born in Leuven, which would become one of the most prominent Flemish families of artists. He joined the Guild of St Luke in Mechelen on 13 August 1559, where he learned to paint landscapes. The early biographer Karel van Mander reported that Marten van Valckenborch learned to paint landscapes in Mechelen, which was known at the time as a center for oil and water-colours and especially landscape painting.

Artistic Career

Marten van Valckenborch's artistic career is marked by his migration to Antwerp, where he taught his brother Geraard van Valckenborch until 1568. In 1573, Marten became a citizen of Aachen, but returned to Antwerp c. 1575-76 and in 1584 is mentioned as an ouderman (elder) in the Antwerp Guild of St Luke. For the final period of their lives, after an existence disrupted by war and religious persecution, the brothers Marten I and Lucas van Valckenborch were united in Frankfurt am Main, where they ran a flourishing workshop. Some notable works by Marten van Valckenborch include:

• The Tower of Babel, a painting that showcases his skill in landscape painting.
• Mountain Landscape, a beautiful example of Flemish landscape painting.
• Parable of the Sower (Month of September), an allegorical painting that highlights his ability to convey meaning through art.

Marten van Valckenborch's work can be found in various museums, including the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium. His paintings are also available for viewing on Wikioo.org, where you can find high-quality reproductions of his work.

Influence and Legacy

Marten van Valckenborch's influence on the art world is evident in his contributions to landscape painting. His use of color and composition has inspired many artists, including Jan Brueghel the Elder and Paul Bril. His legacy can be seen in the many paintings that he created during his lifetime, which continue to be admired and studied by art lovers today. For more information on Marten van Valckenborch, you can visit Wikioo.org or Wikipedia.