# Jan Janssens

> Jan Janssens was a Flemish Baroque painter and draftsman who is considered to be the most important of the so-called Ghent Caravaggisti. These Caravaggisti were part of an international movement of European artists who interpreted the work of Caravaggio and the followers of Caravaggio in a personal manner. Janssens altarpieces and other compositions offering very realistic representations of religious motifs adorn many churches in and around Ghent. He also worked on commissions for international patrons.

*Flemish painter (1590–1650)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Artist
- **Category:** Artists
- **Born:** 1590
- **Died:** 1650
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Sources
- [Jan Janssens](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Janssens)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15125419)

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