Cornelis Cornelisz Kunst

Cornelis Cornelisz. Kunst (1493, Leiden – 1544, Leiden), was a Dutch Renaissance painter.

Biography

According to Karel van Mander, who claimed he lived 1493-1544, he was the best among his painter-brothers, as son and pupil of his father, the painter Cornelis Engelbrechtsz. He won commissions from the Leiden council members as well as the clergy, specifically Engelendaal Abbey in Leiderdorp. Unfortunately much of that work was lost in the troubles of the Beeldenstorm.^[1]

According to the RKD he was the son of Cornelis Engebrechtsz and the brother of Pieter Cornelisz. Kunst and Lucas Cornelisz. Kunst. He is known for historical allegories, drawings, and glass painting.^[2]

References

^ (Dutch) Cornelis Cornelisz. Kunst in Karel van Mander's Schilderboeck, 1604, courtesy of the Digital library for Dutch literature
^ Cornelis Cornelisz. genaamd Kunst in the RKD

Cornelis Cornelisz. Kunst on Artnet

Persondata
Name	Kunst, Cornelis Cornelisz
Alternative names
Short description	painter
Date of birth	1493
Place of birth	Leiden
Date of death	1544
Place of death	Leiden