Nicolaus Knüpfer (c. 1603-1655)Nicolaus Knüpfer was born in Leipzig and settled in Utrecht in 1630. He specialised in history paintings, producing works based on stories from the Bible, from Greek and Roman history and from mythology. In his own day, Knüpfer enjoyed considerable fame and was frequently commissioned by patrons. Typical of his style is the loose brushwork, the liveliness of the depictions and the rich palette. Knüpfer's influence is evident in the work of one of his pupils, Jan Steen. |
