Denys Calvaert
1540
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1619
Flemish-Italian painter (1540-1619)
Denis Calvaert was an Antwerp-born Flemish painter who spent most of his life in Italy, where he was known as Dionisio Fiammingo or simply Il Fiammingo. Calvaert was a profound student of architecture, anatomy, and history. His works are characterized by their advanced composition and colouring.