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Antoine Wiertz

Belgian1806–1865

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About

Antoine Joseph Wiertz was a Belgian painter, sculptor, lithographer and art writer. He is known for his religious, historical, allegorical works, and portraits. An eccentric figure, he was originally much influenced by the works of Peter Paul Rubens and Michelangelo.

Notable works

Quasimodo

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The wait

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Works in the collection

21 works

Quasimodo

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The wait

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

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