Anthony van DyckFlemish, 1599–1641Mandehoved
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Copenhagen, Denmark
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- KKSgb7558
In the catalog
Sources
- SMK
- Image: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark — public domain
Meanwhile, in the life of Anthony van Dyck
The whole life22 March 1599
Born
from 1617
Beginning of Work with Rubens
From 1617 Van Dyck collaborated for a long period with Peter Paul Rubens, whose pupil he became, giving up his independent workshop; Rubens spoke of him as his best pupil.
20 November 1621
Departure for Italy, Arrival in Genoa
In 1621 Van Dyck decided to go to Italy; Rubens supplied him with funds and letters of introduction. On 20 November 1621 he arrived in Genoa and remained in Italy for six years, where his fame as a portraitist was consolidated.
5 July 1632
Principal Painter to King Charles I
On 5 July 1632 Charles I officially appointed Van Dyck principal painter to the king, guaranteeing an annual income of two hundred pounds sterling; the king gave him a large house with a garden on the banks of the Thames.
27 February 1640
Married: Mary Ruthven
9 December 1641
Died
