About Barent Avercamp
Lived 1612 – 1679 (aged 66–67). Barent Avercamp was a Dutch painter, draftsperson and businessperson.
Barent Avercamp (1612 – October 1679) was a Dutch painter.
Avercamp was born in Kampen and was taught by his uncle Hendrick Avercamp, who was also a painter. Barent primarily painted scenes depicting Netherlands in winter. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke, and traveled around the Netherlands including Zwolle and Zutphen for his settings and inspiration.
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Who was Barent Avercamp?
Dutch painter (1612-1679)
When was Barent Avercamp born?
Barent Avercamp was born in 1612 in Kampen.
When did Barent Avercamp die?
Barent Avercamp died in 1679 in Kampen.
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Barent Avercamp was a painter, draftsperson and businessperson.
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Barent Avercamp was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barent Avercamp. https://biography.guide/barent-avercamp/
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