About the artist
The painter Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem was born in Haarlem on 1 October 1620. He died in Amsterdam on 18 February 1693.Berchem became best known for his Mediterranean, pastoral landscapes. In these landscapes human figures play a greater role than in others.
Berchem is known as the most productive Italianate landscape painter. Already in his time he made good prices for his paintings. He was... Read more