The Life and Travels of Daniël Boone
Daniël Boone, also known as Boon or Boontje, was a Flemish painter and art dealer. Born in Borgerhout, a village near Antwerp, he was the brother of Huybrecht and Salomon Boone. While his exact birth year is debated, records suggest he was likely born in 1631 or 1632. He was potentially a pupil of Joos van Craesbeeck, a painter from Antwerp.
Boone's life was marked by significant movement across Europe. He was documented in Amsterdam in 1654, where he was part of a social circle that included Reynier Hals and Pieter van Roestraeten. Following time spent in Middelburg, where he likely managed his brother's estate, he moved to England. He was a prolific creator, as evidenced by the 99 of his genre paintings offered at London auctions between 1689 and 1692. He passed away in London before the publication of his collection's sale advertisement in September 1692.
Artistic Style and Subject Matter
The known works of Daniël Boone consist of genre scenes and genre portraits. His paintings frequently depict the peasant genre, focusing on rough-looking peasants engaged in merrymaking within taverns. These scenes often capture boorish types in various settings.
His artistic output is characterized by the following:
- Genre scenes of boorish types.
- Genre portraits.
- Depictions of peasants in taverns.
Questions & Answers
How can I follow Daniël Boone's work year by year?
A timeline of Daniël Boone's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Daniël Boone?
Daniël Boone was born in Borgerhout in 1630.
How is Daniël Boone's career divided into periods?
The Chronicle of Daniël Boone is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.
In which historical period did Daniël Boone work?
Daniël Boone worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
