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Godfried Schalcken

Painter from the Northern Netherlands (1643-1706) · Netherlands · On the map · Artists · Died at 63

Godfried Schalcken was a Dutch artist who specialized in genre paintings and portraits. Schalcken was noted for his night scenes and mastery in reproducing the effect of candlelight. He painted in the highly polished style of the Leiden fijnschilders.

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Country
Netherlands
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1643 to 1706 · aged 63