Willem Kalf

Willem Kalf was one of the most prominent Dutch still-life painters of the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age. We first get acquainted with Willem Kalf through Arnold Houbraken, in his Groot Schilderboek, who speaks very highly of him. In fact, Kalf was a highly regarded and celebrated artist during his own lifetime.

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Who was born first?

• Willem Kalf and Philips Wouwerman were born the same year
• Willem Kalf was born 1 year after Peter Lely
• Willem Kalf was born 1 year before Aelbert Cuyp
• Willem Kalf was born 1 year before Abraham van Beijeren
• Willem Kalf was born 1 year before Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem

Timeline

1. Peter LelySeptember 14, 1618 – November 30, 1680
2. Philips Wouwermancirca May 24, 1619 – May 19, 1668
3. Willem Kalf (this page)1619–1693
4. Abraham van Beijerencirca 1620 – March 1690
5. Aelbert CuypOctober 20, 1620 – November 15, 1691
6. Nicolaes Pieterszoon BerchemOctober 1, 1620 – February 18, 1683

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