Denys Calvaert
Flemish-Italian painter (1540-1619)
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Summary
Denys Calvaert was born on January 1, 1540[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on March 17, 1619[3], in Bologna[4]. He worked as a painter[5], teacher[6], and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Southern Netherlands[9]
- Field of work: painting[10]
- Student: Guido Reni[11], Domenichino[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Movement: Baroque[14]
- Commons category: Denys Calvaert[15]
- Given name: Denis[16], Denys[17]
- Work location: Antwerp[18], Bologna[19], Rome[20]
- Student of: Prospero Fontana[21], Lorenzo Sabbatini[22]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[27]
- Commons Creator page: Denys Calvaert[28]
- Different from: Dirck Hendricksz[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
Why It Matters
Denys Calvaert has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Denys Calvaert born?
Denys Calvaert was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Denys Calvaert die?
Denys Calvaert died in Bologna[4].
What did Denys Calvaert do for work?
Denys Calvaert worked as a painter[5], teacher[6], and designer[7].