About David Herregouts
Lived 1603 – 1662 (aged 58–59). David Herregouts was a Belgian painter.
The Flemish artist family Herregouts is believed to comprise 5 members who were artists: David Herregouts and his four sons.
David Herregouts David Herregouts, the founder of the dynasty, was a history painter born in Mechelen in 1603 as the son of Sebastian Herregouts and Elisabeth De Gorter, daughter from a brewing family. He married Cecile Geniets from a butcher's family. He was a pupil of his cousin Salmier and a member of the Guild of St. Luke in his own city in 1624. In 1646 he moved to Roermond, where in 1647 he was received a member of the Guild of St. Luke. He had a successful career in Roermond as he enjoyed the patronage of prominent clients, including the bishop. He died in Roermond in 1663. (Roermond, c. 1646 – Bruges, 25 November 1721) was a portrait and history painter, etcher and brewer mainly active in Bruges.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Herregouts?
Dutch painter (1603-1662)
When was David Herregouts born?
David Herregouts was born in 1603 in Mechelen.
When did David Herregouts die?
David Herregouts died on 1 June 1662 in Roermond.
What was David Herregouts's occupation?
David Herregouts was a painter.
What nationality was David Herregouts?
David Herregouts was Belgian.
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