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Barent Fabritius
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Barent or Bernard Pietersz Fabritius (or Fabricius) (16 November 1624 [bapt.] – 20 October 1673 [buried]), was a Dutch painter.
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![]() Self-portrait as St. John the Evangelist | |
Born | Barent Pietersz. Fabritius Baptized on (1624-11-16)16 November 1624 |
Died | Buried on 20 October 1673(1673-10-20) (aged 48) |
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Fabritius was born at Middenbeemster, North Holland, the son of Pieter Carelsz. Fabritius [de]. He studied with his brothers Johannes and 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. He died in Amsterdam.