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          Before the Flood by Karel van Mander, hand-painted oil painting reproduction by a master artist
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          Karel van Mander

          Before the Flood Hand-painted oil painting reproduction

          Explore Karel van Mander (1548-1606), the Flemish painter, poet & art historian! Discover his Northern Mannerism style, influential 'Schilder-boeck,' and impact on Dutch Republic art.
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          Artist Biography

          Early Life and Training

          • Born: Mellebeke, Belgium (1548)
          • Died: 1606
          • Karel van Mander was born into a noble family in Meulebeke, County of Flanders.
          • He received his early artistic training under Lucas de Heere in Ghent (1568-1569) and subsequently with Pieter Vlerick in Kortrijk.
          • Early on, he also engaged in writing religious plays and designing scenery for them.

          Travels and Artistic Development

          • Rome (1574-1577): Van Mander spent three years in Rome, where he encountered classical art and developed his artistic style. The biographical sketch mentions him as the "discoverer of caves," possibly referring to the catacombs.
          • Vienna: During a return journey from Italy, he collaborated with Bartholomeus Spranger and Hans Mont on creating a triumphal arch for Emperor Rudolf II's royal entry. This experience exposed him further to Mannerist influences.

          Settlement in Haarlem and Artistic Leadership

          • Haarlem (1583): Due to religious troubles and the plague, Van Mander settled in Haarlem, Dutch Republic.
          • City Art Inventory: He was commissioned by the city fathers of Haarlem to inventory confiscated Catholic art after the Satisfactie van Haarlem. This work formed a basis for his later writings.
          • Founder of an Academy: Together with Hubertus Goltzius and Cornelis van Haarlem, he founded an "academy to study after life," which fostered artistic discussion and possibly included drawing classes.

          The *Schilder-boeck* and Art Historical Significance

          • Major Work: Van Mander is primarily remembered for his *Schilder-boeck* (Book of Painters), a biographical dictionary of Early Netherlandish and Northern Renaissance artists.
          • Influence on Mannerism: His dissemination of drawings by Bartholomeus Spranger, through engravings by Hubertus Goltzius, significantly contributed to the spread of Northern Mannerism in the Dutch Republic.
          • Art Theorist: He played a crucial role in art theorization during the 16th century, emphasizing style and cultivated elegance over naturalism. His theories promoted exaggerated musculature, dramatic scenes, and rich detail.

          Legacy and Artistic Style

          • Northern Mannerism Pioneer: Karel van Mander is considered a key figure in the development of Northern Mannerism.
          • Influence on Dutch Art: He significantly influenced artists in Haarlem and beyond, shaping the artistic landscape of the Dutch Republic.
          • Artistic Characteristics: His own paintings often featured historical allegories characterized by a strong awareness of style, cultivated elegance, and a preference for dramatic compositions.
          Karel van Mander

          Karel van Mander

          1548 - 1606 , Belgium

          Quick Facts

          • Full Name: Karel van Mander
          • Nationality: Flemish
          • Date Of Birth: 1548
          • Date Of Death: 1606
          • Place Of Birth: Mellebeke, Belgium
          • Notable Artworks:
            • Diana and Actaeon
            • Allegory of Nature
            • Garden of Love
            • Before the Flood
          • Artistic Movement Or Style: Northern Mannerism
          • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
            • Lucas de Heere
            • Pieter Vlerick
            • Bartholomeus Spranger
          • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
            • Hendrick Goltzius
            • Cornelis van Haarlem
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