What is Anthony van Dyck birthday?

Anthony van Dyck was born at 1599-03-22

When was Anthony van Dyck died?

Anthony van Dyck was died at 1641-12-09

Where was Anthony van Dyck died?

Anthony van Dyck was died in London

Which age was Anthony van Dyck died?

Anthony van Dyck was died at age 42

Where is Anthony van Dyck's birth place?

Anthony van Dyck was born in Antwerp

What is Anthony van Dyck nationalities?

Anthony van Dyck's nationalities is Belgian

How famous is Anthony van Dyck?

Anthony van Dyck is famouse as Painter

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Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish Baroque painter who was well-known for his works during the 17th century

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Birthday	March 22, 1599
Died on	December 9, 1641
Nationality	Belgian
Famous	Artists & Painters, Artists, Baroque Painters
Birth Place	Antwerp
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Aries
Born in	Antwerp
Famous as	Painter
Died at Age	42

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Who is Anthony van Dyck?

Sir Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish Baroque painter who was well-known for his works during the 17th century. He was interested in arts from childhood and began training in painting from the age of 10. Anthony Van Dyck was extremely gifted and he soon opened his own studio workshop with his friend. Later he moved to England and Paris to study under renowned painters and work for royal families. Anthony Van Dyck’s style of painting is known to have been influenced by the works of the artists Titian, Rubens, and Van Balen. A few of his well known paintings include ‘ Charles I ‘ (1635), ‘Cruxification’ (1622), ‘Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy’ (1632), ‘Self-portrait an etching’ (1630), etc. Anthony Van Dyck’s paintings were characterized by their elegance and the use of colours. He also made use of symbolic attributes in his works. Though he specialized in portraiture, he was very interested in works involving religion and history.

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Childhood & Early Life

Anthony van Dyck was born on March 22, 1599 to a prosperous silk merchant named Frans van Dyck, in Antwerp. He was the seventh child of the parent’s twelve children.

Anthony Van Dyck was encouraged into art by his mother who was a very talented and creative embroiderer herself. He left school and began studying painting under Baroque painter Hendrick van Balen in 1609.

Showcasing immense talent by the time he was 15 years old, he opened his own workshop and took up independent painting. One of his earliest notable works includes the ‘Self Portrait, 1613–1614’.

In 1618, he got admission at the Antwerp painters Guild of Saint Luke as a free master and very soon went on to become the chief assistant to the most prominent artist in Northern Europe, Peter Paul Rubens. It is believed that his mentor encouraged Anthony van Dyck to specialize in portraiture along with pursuing work in genres of interest like religious and historical works.

Career

In 1620, Anthony van Dyck went to England and worked for King James I of England. While at England, he visited London and got the opportunity to study the use of colours and subtle modeling from the works of Italian painter Titian. He returned to Flanders in a few months.

In 1621, he travelled to Italy and spent the next six years under Italian teachers and established himself as a portraitist. Though he spent most of his time in Genoa, he used to travel a lot and is known to have spent some time in Rome, Venice, Mantua, Milan, Padua, and Turin.

He was known to have followed a lavish lifestyle with rich garments and in the company of noblemen. While at Italy, he made paintings for the then prevalent Genoese aristocracy and his works were influenced by Veronese, Ruben and Titian style of painting.

In 1627, he returned to Antwerp and continued making paintings for his Flemish patrons. He remained there till 1632 and during this time received several commissions for portraits and altarpieces. His works include the life-size portrait of 24 Brussels City councilors for the council–chamber. This painting later got destroyed in 1695.

During his time in Antwerp, Anthony van Dyck began working on portraits in oil and drawings in chalk with the aim of having them published or engraved later. The series known as ‘van Dyck’s Iconography’ was initially published between 1645 and 1646.

Anthony Van Dyck’s style was best suited to portray subtle and tender emotions rather than violence. In 1629, he painted the crucified Christ with St. Catherine of Siena and St. Dominic in memory of his father and this work was regarded as one of his finest. By 1630, he was known as the court painter of Habsburg Governor of Flanders, the Archduchess Isabella.

King Charles I of England was an ardent follower and collector of art. In 1632, Anthony Van Dyck painted the King’s sister, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia. The same year he returned to London and was taken under the court, and given the status of a Knight along with being appointed as ‘principalle Paynter in ordinary of their Majesties’ in July 1632. He was well paid for his paintings creations and soon became popular in England with his numerous paintings of the King, Queen and their children. Many of the paintings created during this time are of the royal family, the court, himself and his mistress, Margaret Lemon.While at England, he improvised his painting style by combining a laid-back and relaxed approach with authority, and this style went on to become popular towards the end of the 18th century. Anthony van Dyck was known to combine informality and formality with ease in his group portraits.

In his paintings, his depiction of the English subjects seemed more rigid and ordinary as compared to his portrayal of people in his Italian paintings. His use of symbolic attributes and incorporation of mythology in his work is also a notable feature in his style.

In 1634, he returned to Antwerp for a short period, only to return to England after a year. While at Antwerp, he was conferred the title of ‘honorary dean’ by the Antwerp Guild of artists.

He enjoyed a comfortable life in England and had employed assistants to support him in his work. In September 1640, he left England for Antwerp with the hope of taking the place of Peter Paul Rubens who had died in May 1640. Unsuccessful in his endeavour, he returned back to England in November 1641.

Major Works

Anthony van Dyck is regarded as one of the leading court painters in England during his time. His portraits and paintings of religious and mythological elements gained much attention and appreciation.

Personal Life & Legacy

Anthony van Dyck’s luxurious lifestyle and wealth is said to have attracted the attention of many women and he is known to have spent company with multiple mistresses. He made paintings of Margaret Lemon, known to be his favourite mistress. He also has fathered a daughter named Maria Theresa, by Margaret Lemon.

In 1638, Anthony Van Dyck was forced into an arranged marriage with Mary Ruthven in the hope that he would settle down. The couple had a baby girl named Justiniana born on December 1, 1641.

On December 9, 1641, after suffering from a period of illness, Anthony Van Dyck died in London, at the age of 42.

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Anthony van Dyck biography timelines

// 22nd Mar 1599
Anthony van Dyck was born on March 22, 1599 to a prosperous silk merchant named Frans van Dyck, in Antwerp. He was the seventh child of the parent’s twelve children.
// 1609
Anthony Van Dyck was encouraged into art by his mother who was a very talented and creative embroiderer herself. He left school and began studying painting under Baroque painter Hendrick van Balen in 1609.
// 1613 To 1614
Showcasing immense talent by the time he was 15 years old, he opened his own workshop and took up independent painting. One of his earliest notable works includes the ‘Self Portrait, 1613–1614’.
// 1618
In 1618, he got admission at the Antwerp painters Guild of Saint Luke as a free master and very soon went on to become the chief assistant to the most prominent artist in Northern Europe, Peter Paul Rubens. It is believed that his mentor encouraged Anthony van Dyck to specialize in portraiture along with pursuing work in genres of interest like religious and historical works.
// 1620
In 1620, Anthony van Dyck went to England and worked for King James I of England. While at England, he visited London and got the opportunity to study the use of colours and subtle modeling from the works of Italian painter Titian. He returned to Flanders in a few months.
// 1621
In 1621, he travelled to Italy and spent the next six years under Italian teachers and established himself as a portraitist. Though he spent most of his time in Genoa, he used to travel a lot and is known to have spent some time in Rome, Venice, Mantua, Milan, Padua, and Turin.
// 1629 To 1630
Anthony Van Dyck’s style was best suited to portray subtle and tender emotions rather than violence. In 1629, he painted the crucified Christ with St. Catherine of Siena and St. Dominic in memory of his father and this work was regarded as one of his finest. By 1630, he was known as the court painter of Habsburg Governor of Flanders, the Archduchess Isabella.
// Jul 1632
King Charles I of England was an ardent follower and collector of art. In 1632, Anthony Van Dyck painted the King’s sister, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia. The same year he returned to London and was taken under the court, and given the status of a Knight along with being appointed as ‘principalle Paynter in ordinary of their Majesties’ in July 1632. He was well paid for his paintings creations and soon became popular in England with his numerous paintings of the King, Queen and their children. Many of the paintings created during this time are of the royal family, the court, himself and his mistress, Margaret Lemon.While at England, he improvised his painting style by combining a laid-back and relaxed approach with authority, and this style went on to become popular towards the end of the 18th century. Anthony van Dyck was known to combine informality and formality with ease in his group portraits.
// 1634
In 1634, he returned to Antwerp for a short period, only to return to England after a year. While at Antwerp, he was conferred the title of ‘honorary dean’ by the Antwerp Guild of artists.
// 1638 To 1st Dec 1641
In 1638, Anthony Van Dyck was forced into an arranged marriage with Mary Ruthven in the hope that he would settle down. The couple had a baby girl named Justiniana born on December 1, 1641.
// 9th Dec 1641
On December 9, 1641, after suffering from a period of illness, Anthony Van Dyck died in London, at the age of 42.
// 1645 To 1646
During his time in Antwerp, Anthony van Dyck began working on portraits in oil and drawings in chalk with the aim of having them published or engraved later. The series known as ‘van Dyck’s Iconography’ was initially published between 1645 and 1646.

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Anthony van Dyck's FAQ

What is Anthony van Dyck birthday?
Anthony van Dyck was born at 1599-03-22
When was Anthony van Dyck died?
Anthony van Dyck was died at 1641-12-09
Where was Anthony van Dyck died?
Anthony van Dyck was died in London
Which age was Anthony van Dyck died?
Anthony van Dyck was died at age 42
Where is Anthony van Dyck's birth place?
Anthony van Dyck was born in Antwerp
What is Anthony van Dyck nationalities?
Anthony van Dyck's nationalities is Belgian
What is Anthony van Dyck's sun sign?
Anthony van Dyck is Aries
How famous is Anthony van Dyck?
Anthony van Dyck is famouse as Painter

Anthony van Dyck - Baroque Painters, Family and Personal Life