About Petrus Staverenus
Lived 1615 – 1660 (aged 44–45). Petrus Staverenus was a Dutch painter, engraver, copper engraver, mezzotinter and heraldic artist.
Petrus Staverenus (fl. 1624 – 1654) was a Dutch painter, who painted tronies in the manner of Frans Hals and Adriaen Brouwer.
Little is known of his life. He became a member of the Confrerie Pictura in 1635. He is best known today for engravings by Abraham Blooteling, Jan Verkolje and others, mostly depicting his expressive heads of people in various activities. The Museum Bredius has one of his notebooks in their collection.
The five senses, A woman pointing (sight), engraved by Jan Verkolje:
The five senses, A man smoking (smell), an engraving of which is included in a trompe-l'œil painting by Evert Collier:
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Who was Petrus Staverenus?
Dutch painter, school of Frans Hals (1615–1660)
When was Petrus Staverenus born?
Petrus Staverenus was born in 1615 in The Hague.
When did Petrus Staverenus die?
Petrus Staverenus died in 1660.
What was Petrus Staverenus's occupation?
Petrus Staverenus was a painter, engraver, copper engraver, mezzotinter and heraldic artist.
What nationality was Petrus Staverenus?
Petrus Staverenus was Dutch.
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