Barent Fabritius: A Dutch Painter of Biblical and Portrait Subjects Barent (or Bernard) Pietersz Fabritius (16 November 1624 – 20 October 1673) was a significant, though relatively lesser-known, Dutch painter of the Baroque period. Born in Middenbeemster, North Holland, he left behind a legacy of expressive portraits, biblical scenes, mythical and historical compositions that demonstrate his skill and connection to the broader artisti…