| Style | Baroque |
| Lived | March 22, 1599 - December 9, 1641 ( 17th century ) |
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Biography |
Anthony van Dyck Biography |
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Anthony van Dyck's paintings include spiritual painting such as 'St.Peter', 'The Descent of the Holy Spirit', 'The Assumption of the Virgin' and 'Apostle Simon'. But what Anthony van Dyck is best know for are his portraits: 'Charles V on Horseback', 'Isabella Brant', 'Antonio de Tassis' and 'Marten Ryckaert'.
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In his younger years, Anthony van Dyck was the main assistent of Peter Paul Rubens. They later became good friends.
In July 1632, Anthony van Dyck received the title of Sir from the king and was appointed as the royal painter.
A remarkable thing in the paintings of Anthony van Dyck was the short, pointy beard which he often used. This specific beard is today still referred to as a 'vandycke'.
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Anthony van Dyck - at the National Gallery of Art.
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