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Theodoor Rombouts

Flemish1597–1637

Portrait of Theodoor Rombouts

About

Theodoor Rombouts was a Flemish painter who is mainly known for his Caravaggesque genre scenes depicting lively dramatic gatherings as well as religiously themed works. He is considered to be the primary and most original representative of Flemish Caravaggism. These Caravaggisti were part of an international movement of European artists who interpreted the work of Caravaggio and the followers of Caravaggio in a personal manner.

Notable works

Prometheus

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Works in the collection

10 works

Prometheus

at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

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