About Morten Steenwinkel
Lived 1595 – 1646 (aged 51). Morten Steenwinkel was a Danish painter and architect.
Morten Steenwinkel (6 July 1595, Varberg – 9 December 1646, Copenhagen), was a Danish architect and painter.
Biography According to Houbraken he was a good animal painter specialized in horses. In 1640 he came to the court of Christian IV where one of his life-sized horses was so well-painted that a live horse sprang at it thinking it was real.
According to the RKD he was the teacher of the Danish painter Bernhard Keil and the son of Hans Steenwinkel. He traveled to Italy in 1629. He was followed by Adriaen Hansz Muiltjes.
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Who was Morten Steenwinkel?
Danish Architect (1595-1646)
When was Morten Steenwinkel born?
Morten Steenwinkel was born on 3 July 1595 in Varberg.
When did Morten Steenwinkel die?
Morten Steenwinkel died on 9 December 1646 in Copenhagen.
What was Morten Steenwinkel's occupation?
Morten Steenwinkel was a painter and architect.
What nationality was Morten Steenwinkel?
Morten Steenwinkel was Danish.
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