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Alexander Adriaenssen
Alexander Adriaenssen[1] (1587 in Antwerp – 1661 in Antwerp) was a FlemishBaroquepainter, particularly known for his still-lifes of fish and game pieces.
Adriaenssen alexander biography definition
He also painted banquet pieces with food and flower still lifes.[2]
Life
Alexander Adriaenssen was born in Antwerp, the son of the famous Antwerp composer and lute player Emmanuel Adriaenssen and Sibilla Crelin.
He was baptised on 17 January 1587 in the St. James' Church, Antwerp. His younger brother Vincent became a battle painter.[3] Another younger brother called Niclaes became a portrait painter and would in 1612 emigrate with his widowed mother to Haarlem.[4]
Alexander was registered as the pupil of Artus van Laeck in 1597.
In 1610 he became a master of the Guild of St. Luke of Antwerp. As he had trained particularly in the art of painting coats of arms on parchment, he was registered as a water colour painter. He soon became skilled in painting with o