Barent Fabritius

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Barent Fabritius, Self-Portrait as St. John the Evangelist
Barent Fabritius, Self-Portrait as St. John the Evangelist

Barent or Bernard Pietersz Fabritius (or Fabricius) (bapt. Nov 16, 1624, Middenbeemster - buried Oct 20, 1673, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter.

Son of Pieter Carelsz. Fabritius, he studied with his brother Carel Fabritius, and probably with Rembrandt as well. He was a painter of biblical subjects (The three angels before Abraham, The presentation in the temple), mythical and historical scenes, in addition to expressive portraits.

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