Eglon van der Neer

Eglon van der Neer was a Dutch painter born in 1635 and died in 1703. He was associated with the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by prolific artistic output and innovation in the Netherlands. Van der Neer was renowned for his genre scenes, portraits, and historical paintings, often characterized by meticulous detail and a refined use of color. He was the son of the landscape painter Aert van der Neer and initially trained under Jacob van Loo. His career included significant periods in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Brussels, where he served as a court painter to the Spanish Netherlands. Van der Neer's work contributed to the rich tapestry of 17th-century Dutch art, reflecting the era's cultural and social dynamics.