Gabriel Metsu

Dutch painter (1629-1667)
Person human Q355213
Gabriel Metsu
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Gabriel Metsu

Summary

Gabriel Metsu is a human[1]. Born in Leiden[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1629[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on October 24, 1667[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and visual artist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leiden[2], Gabriel Metsu…
  • Gabriel Metsu passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Gabriel Metsu was born on January 1, 1629[3].
  • Gabriel Metsu died on October 24, 1667[5].
  • Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk[9].
  • Gabriel Metsu's father was Jacques Metsu[10].
  • Gabriel Metsu's mother was Jacquemijntje Garniers[11].
  • Among Gabriel Metsu's spouses was Isabella de Wolff[12].
  • Gabriel Metsu held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Gabriel Metsu worked as a painter[6].
  • Gabriel Metsu's professions included visual artist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Metsu is The Huntsman[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Metsu is Woman Reading a Letter[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Metsu is Man Writing a Letter[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Metsu is The Vegetable Market in Amsterdam[17].
  • Gabriel Metsu is recorded as male[18].
  • Gabriel Metsu's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gabriel Metsu is associated with the Baroque movement[20].
  • Gabriel Metsu's genre is history painting[21].
  • Gabriel Metsu's genre is genre painting[22].
  • Gabriel Metsu's genre is religious art[23].
  • Gabriel Metsu's genre is portrait[24].
  • Gabriel Metsu's Commons category is recorded as Gabriël Metsu[25].
  • Gabriel Metsu's family name is recorded as Metsu[26].
  • Gabriel Metsu's given name is recorded as Gabriel[27].

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Origins and Family

Gabriel Metsu was born in Leiden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1629[3]. His father was Jacques Metsu[10]. His mother was Jacquemijntje Garniers[11].

Education

Gabriel Metsu studied under Gerrit Dou[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Huntsman[14], a painting[29], founded in 1661[30]; Woman Reading a Letter[15], a painting[31], founded in 1665[32]; Man Writing a Letter[16], a painting[33], founded in 1665[34]; and The Vegetable Market in Amsterdam[17], a painting[35], founded in 1660[36].

Personal Life

Gabriel Metsu was married to Isabella de Wolff[12].

Death and Burial

Gabriel Metsu died on October 24, 1667[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk[9].

Why It Matters

Gabriel Metsu has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Johannes Vermeer[38], a painter[39], 1632–1675[40], of Dutch Republic[41], specialised in painting[42].

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Metsu born?

Gabriel Metsu's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Gabriel Metsu die?

Gabriel Metsu passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Gabriel Metsu's parents?

Gabriel Metsu's father was Jacques Metsu[10]. Gabriel Metsu's mother was Jacquemijntje Garniers[11].

Who was Gabriel Metsu married to?

Gabriel Metsu's spouses include Isabella de Wolff[12].

What did Gabriel Metsu do for work?

Gabriel Metsu worked as painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Who did Gabriel Metsu influence?

Gabriel Metsu has been cited as an influence by Johannes Vermeer[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Web umenia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . art.thewalters.org. art.thewalters.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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