Claes Cornelisz Moeyaert - Artist Info

About Claes Cornelisz Moeyaert

Name variants

Nicolaes Cornelisz Moeyaert, Claes Cornelisz Moyaert
  • Biography

    The history painter Claes Moeyaert was among a group of artists in Amsterdam, known in the art historical literature as "Prärembrandtisten". The works of these artists are characterized by the use of clear, well thought-out compositions, the strong emphasis on the iconographic and narrative aspects, and the clear play of colors and rich detailing of. Moeyaert, whose teacher is not known by name, was first influenced by Adam Elsheimer, followed by brothers Pynas and from the mid-1630s by Rembrandt. He was a successful artist who has received numerous important commissions.

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