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Gillis Rombouts

1630 – 1672

Dutch painter

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About Gillis Rombouts

Lived 1630 – 1672 (aged 41–42). Gillis Rombouts was a Dutch painter.

Gillis Rombouts (1630, Haarlem – 1678, Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He is known for his paintings of genre scenes, historical scenes, landscapes, beaches and winter landscapes.

Biography According to the RKD he painted landscapes and beach scenes.

He was followed by his son, the painter Salomon Rombouts to whom he probably taught painting.

The artist was influenced by the painter Salomon van Ruysdael.

Gillis Rombouts died in February 1672 in Haarlem and is buried there on February 25, 1672.

Works Woodland Landscape, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Workshop of a weaver, Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem Annual Fair, Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem

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Important facts

Born
1630, Haarlem
Birth century
Died
1672, Haarlem
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Jellys Rombout, Jillis Rom Bout, Gillis Rom Bout, Jillis Rombouts, Jellys Rontbout, Rontbout Gillis Gilles Jellys Rombouts
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gillis Rombouts?

Dutch painter (1630-1678)

When was Gillis Rombouts born?

Gillis Rombouts was born in 1630 in Haarlem.

When did Gillis Rombouts die?

Gillis Rombouts died in 1672 in Haarlem.

What was Gillis Rombouts's occupation?

Gillis Rombouts was a painter.

What nationality was Gillis Rombouts?

Gillis Rombouts was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gillis Rombouts

· Wikidata: Q1981590

· DBpedia: Gillis Rombouts

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