Carel Fabritius
Carel Fabritius (1622–1654) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his innovative use of light and perspective. Born in Middenbeemster, Fabritius was a pupil of Rembrandt and worked in his studio in Amsterdam before establishing his own artistic style. Fabritius’s most famous work, The Goldfinch (1654), exemplifies his delicate handling of light and detail. He was a master of atmospheric effects and is often credited with influencing Johannes Vermeer and other artists of the Delft school. Tragically, Fabritius died young in the explosion of the Delft gunpowder magazine in 1654, cutting short a promising career. His surviving works, though few, are highly regarded and are held in major collections such as the Mauritshuis in The Hague.
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Full Name: Carel Pietersz Fabritius
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Birth and Death: 1622–1654
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Rembrandt, Dutch Golden Age
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Legacy: Known for his innovative use of light and perspective, Fabritius’s works are rare but treasured, with The Goldfinch being one of his most famous pieces.